How do writers choose words?

Carefully.

For details.

For images.

For mind movies.

For just the right word.

To explain your ideas.

Lesson: Ideas Intro     Ideas Tree 1    Ideas Tree 2

Strategies:

Strong Verbs   Dead Verbs

Ideas Elaboration

Idea Inspirations

Ideas Mind Movies Work

Figurative Language

Create a wiki page with your own examples for each item.  Extra credit for writing the examples as part of a cohesive paragaph.

So what is word choice?  Explain with examples for a blog for other students to learn.

Include:

Catchy Title

Topic Sentence

Definition

Strategies with examples

Your best strategy for writing with excellent word choice

Conclusion with a question for bloggers to add comments about word choice