Language Arts 12: Overused Words

Writer's Journal entry: Write 5 LONG (at least 7 words each) sentences about your plans for the upcoming weekend. Do not use any words more than once in your paragraph; this includes "me," "and," "a," and "I"!

Create a list of overused words to avoid in your name essay draft
Discuss linking verbs and how their overuse can be avoided

Assignment: For Friday, have a full draft of your name essay with all overused words and excessive linking verbs corrected, AND the new 7-sentence (at least) "showing" descriptive paragraph.

It is essential that you have these for peer editing. Plus they are worth 5 points.