How do you strengthen your writing?

In this lesson you will learn to strengthen your writing by

using linking words and “wow” words.

Let’s Review

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Interpreting

Analyzing

Writing

Revising

Revising

A Common Mistake

Not taking the time to revise

It’s good enough the

way it is.

Core Lesson

Employ linking words.1

2 Replace everyday words with “wow” words.

Core Lesson

Employ linking words.1

CONSEQUENTLY

SPECIFICALLY

IN COMPARISON

ESPECIALLY

Core Lesson

1 Young Benjamin Carson wanted to become a

doctor. He was poor and not a good student. The

second page of the article tells us that one day his

mom “came home from work and turned off the TV- for

good.” Benjamin became a “bookworm” and his

grades “skyrocketed.” He went on to become a doctor

at Johns Hopkins. His dream was fulfilled!

In comparison,

,specifically a neurosurgeon,

Consequently,

Core Lesson

2 Replace everyday words with “wow” words.

did a problem -> wrestled with a problem

played an instrument -> played the ukulele

sad girl -> despondent girl

Core Lesson

In comparison, young Benjamin Carson wanted to become

a doctor. He was poor and not a good student. The second page

of the article tells us that one day his mom “came home from

work and turned off the TV – for good.” Consequently, Benjamin

became a “bookworm,” and his grades “skyrocketed.” He went

on to become a doctor, specifically a neurosurgeon, at Johns

Hopkins. His dream was fulfilled!

yearned

underprivileged

metamorphosed into

2

Core Lesson

In comparison, young Benjamin Carson yearned to become a doctor. He was underprivileged and not a good student. The second page of the article tells us that one day his mom “came home from work and turned off the TV – for good.” Consequently, Benjamin metamorphosed into a “bookworm,” and his grades “skyrocketed.” He went on to become a doctor, specifically a neurosurgeon, at Johns Hopkins. His dream was fulfilled!

Core Lesson

Employ linking words.1

2 Replace everyday words with “wow” words.

In this lesson you have learned to strengthen your writing by

using linking words and “wow” words.

Guided Practice

The article tells the story of four adults who got the jobs they wanted since childhood. What is similar about their current attitudes about their jobs? Support your claims.

Choose one or more of the paragraphs you wrote for this prompt and strengthen with linking words and “wow” words.

Extension Activities

Extension Activities

Read three different fables. What do they have in common? Provide examples from the text.

Choose one or more of the paragraphs you wrote for this prompt and strengthen with linking words and “wow” words.

Extension Activities

Extension Activities

Read three Greek myths, each with a different hero as the main character. How are these heroes alike? What evidence do you have?

Choose one or more of the paragraphs you wrote for this prompt and strengthen with linking words and “wow” words.

Extension Activities

Extension Activities

Read informative texts that explain the life cycles of insects, amphibians, and birds. How are they alike? Give examples.

Choose one or more of the paragraphs you wrote for this prompt and strengthen with linking words and “wow” words.

Let’s Review

Quick Quiz

The author says, “…the difference between wanting to do something when you grow up, and actually doing it, is how hard you work for it.” In what ways were the struggles of Eun, Benjamin, and Sheila the same? Provide evidence from the text.

Choose one or more of the paragraphs you wrote for this prompt and strengthen with linking words and “wow” words.