1. DESCRIPTIVE WRITING Synonyms/Word Choice

2. WORD CHOICE Think/Pair/Share What can you do to make writing more descriptive? Copy this: To make writing more descriptive: replace words (synonyms) include adjectives and adverbs incorporate all the senses use simile, metaphor, personification (figurative language)

3. WORD CHOICE - SYNONYMS Brainstorm synonyms for the words below: Red= Talk= Tired= Soft=

4. Whole Class Activity For the paragraph below, replace all the underlined words with more descriptive synonyms. The big helicopter turned to make its final approach. Over the field its engines roared. Suddenly all became quiet as the the helicopter rotors stopped. As part of the scared ground crew, I looked up in fear.

5. WORD CHOICE Review: Synonym – same meaning Antonym – opposite meaning Adjective –describes a noun Adverb – describes a verb

7. Independent Activity 1. Edit the paragraph below so that it includes stronger, more descriptive language (use adjectives and adverbs). 2. Write an additional descriptive paragraph to tell what happens next. The firefighter came out of the house. He stopped to take a breath but smoke filled the air. As he walked to the truck, a sound coming from the flames made him stop. He realized that a person was still inside.

8. WORD CHOICE Do the “Adjectives” worksheet Complete the “Synonyms and Antonyms” worksheet. Do the “Adverbs” worksheet.