Note: Eliminate Dead Verbs. Learn how here: Dead Verbs
Verb : an action word that tells what something is doing |
Stong Verb : a specific action word that creates an image in the readers's mind |
6W
Here's another paragraph from 6W:
Slam Miss
I aim with my hand to slam-dunk the ball. I jump five feet in the air and dunked from half court. I sprinted down the middle and tripped, jumped up, and sprinted to the hoop to dunk it. When I first dunked, I missed.
5W
Another strong verb paragraph from 5W:
High Hitter
Barry prepares for his turn at bat for the Red Sox. He trudges out of the dugout and waves at the crowd. The crowd cheers. “Yay!” The opposing team boos. “Booo!” He swings his bat in the air as if hitting the ball. He practices three times imagining he hits three home runs. Three players stand on the field at each base. He steps up to the plate and knocks the dust off his shoes with the bat. The pitcher throws a fast ball. Crack! Barry busts the ball and the bat breaks. All players sprinted home with long strides. Barry slides as the umpire yells, “Safe!” The game is won.
Incorporate strong verbs as much as possible in your writing; elminate dead verbs. Dead verbs include is, am, are, was, were, have, has, had, take, took, run, ran, go, went, give, -ing words, etc. |
Assignment: Keep a list of strong verbs in your notebook. |
Assignment: Add to this StudentVerbs page to display your original strong verb paragraph. StudentVerbs |