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Avoid Mushy Writing: Be Specific Instructional VideoAvoid Mushy Writing: Be Specific Instructional Video
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TV411
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7th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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3:14
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15 mins
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Avoid Mushy Writing: Be Specific

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Replacing, bland, inexact generalizations with specific statement and precise information is the focus of a worksheet that models how to transform general statements into specific ones. After examining four models, learners have an opportunity to craft their own.

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CCSS: Adaptable

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english language arts

Pros

  • Extend the lesson by asking class members to locate and replace generalizations in their writings

Cons

  • Rather than distributing a copy of the worksheet to each class member, consider projecting the page and conducting a full-class discussion

Common Core

W.7.2.d W.8.2.d W.9-10.2.d

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