Banish Boring Words!, Grades 4-8: Dozens of Reproducible Word Lists for Helping Students Choose Just-Right Words to Strengthen Their Writing
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Banish Boring Words!, Grades 4-8: Dozens of Reproducible Word Lists for Helping Students Choose Just-Right Words to Strengthen Their Writing
By (Author) Leilen Shelton
Scholastic US
Scholastic US
15th April 2009
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
428.1
Physical Properties
Paperback
48
Width 206mm, Height 269mm, Spine 5mm
136g
Description
This must-have collection of 40+ word lists is packed with synonym choices for the most commonly overused words, such as good and said, as well as dozens of options for strong verbs, smooth transitions, and sensory and emotion words. A quick-reference guide for teachers and students to use during writing lessons and for independent work.
Author Bio
Leilen Shelton is a middle school English teacher in Huntington Beach, California, who loves words almost as much as she loves teaching!
