This week, I would like my students to NOT have a list of words to study for a spelling test this week. Instead, I am going to give them a list of "overused" words I have seen in their writing. I want them to write down as many synonyms (words that have the same meaning) as they can to replace that word. For example, the word "said" is totally used way too much. Your child will have to do some research to find synonyms for the word "said." One answer could be "replied."
A thesaurus is a good resource! They can also find synonyms on Microsoft Word. All you have to do is write the word, highlight it, then press SHIFT and F7, and a list will show up on the right-hand side of the screen.
There are tons of words in chapter books and picture books that they are reading nightly. Good authors use descriptive writing all throughout their work.
There will not be a "spelling test" on Friday. Instead, they will turn in their lists of synonyms to use for writing next week!
Here are the words we will be putting to rest on Friday ;)
1. said
2. happy
3. sad
4. then
5. walk
6. mad
7. big
8. small
9. scared
10. fast
11. slow
12. watched
13. smell
14. grab
15. close
They should come up with 3 or MORE synonyms for each word!
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