Authors carefully choose words for their stories just like you would choose the right ingredients to bake a cake. When an author is creating a story they not only think about the audience and details, but the tone they would like to set.
By being aware of the words in a story, the reader can figure out many things. For one, the reader can determine the purpose of the text. Whether it is a persuasive story, or a simple poem, the choice of words sets a purpose for the story.
Are there patterns? What are they? Why did the author choose those words? These are all questions that can be answered through closely rereading the text.
Focusing your attention on the words in a story can be helpful in expanding your own vocabulary. Have you ever thought, what does that word mean? Well, instead of letting it go unnoticed - figure it out! Use these interesting and new words in your own writing and vocabulary.
Click here to practice revising a paragraph with more exciting and specific words.
For students who need extra practice, click here to make new words with Carlos. First, students say a word, then Carlos describes which sounds to replace, and last students choose the new word the sounds make.
By being aware of the words in a story, the reader can figure out many things. For one, the reader can determine the purpose of the text. Whether it is a persuasive story, or a simple poem, the choice of words sets a purpose for the story.
Are there patterns? What are they? Why did the author choose those words? These are all questions that can be answered through closely rereading the text.
Focusing your attention on the words in a story can be helpful in expanding your own vocabulary. Have you ever thought, what does that word mean? Well, instead of letting it go unnoticed - figure it out! Use these interesting and new words in your own writing and vocabulary.
Click here to practice revising a paragraph with more exciting and specific words.
For students who need extra practice, click here to make new words with Carlos. First, students say a word, then Carlos describes which sounds to replace, and last students choose the new word the sounds make.
Be a word detective and go find words in your own story to create your own personal dictionary. Click the picture below to get started and print your own copy.