1. The fourth element of the 6 + 1 Writing Traits
Word Choice
The fourth element of the Writing Traits

2. What is word choice?
Word choice is choosing words that can make your writing a masterpiece.
An author needs to paint a picture in the mind of the reader. Word choice can add color to your masterpiece.

3. How do I make good word choices?
Change dull verbs into colorful ones.
Use nouns that create a picture.
Colorful verbs and specific nouns are best but use adjectives and adverbs to add flavor to your writing.

4. Colorful Verbs
Choose verbs that create a picture in the mind of the reader.
Stay away from is, are, was, and were
The day was hot.
The July afternoon was scorching, it burned my feet on the sizzling sidewalk.

5. Specific Nouns Nouns are used to show who, what, or where.
When using nouns be specific
Dog – Dalmatian
Building – School
When using nouns think, could I be more specific?

6. Adverbs & Adjectives Adverbs show where, when, or how.
nearly, slowly, fast, badly
Adjectives describe a noun.
red, fat, strong, old, colorful
Use adverbs and adjectives to add color to your writing!

7. Make a Masterpiece!
Make a masterpiece using words. Think of words as the paint and the paper as the canvas. By choosing the most colorful and exciting words your writing can be a work of art!
What would happen with no color?

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