Make Copy Shine By Editing 2023

DO NOT USE LIST ACTIVITY Your Name:

Create a list of words and phrases to avoid in writing. Start your list with these words.

All passive voice verbs (to-be verbs) School Name School Mascot This year .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... ....................................................

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SCORE RATE YOUR PROGRESS Lesson 2

4.0 3.0

I can do all tasks in 3.0 and I can teach others!

I can demonstrate how to both identify and fix weak leads and language in a story. I can...

a. apply knowledge of precise language and narrative techniques to edit copy for clichés, passive voice verbs and superfluous language b. use telling details and sensory language to create strong, attention-grabbing feature leads I can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of word choice and am able to edit copy for confusing academic language.

2.0 1.0

I can identify weak leads and language, but I do not know how to fix them.

I don’t understand how to identify weak leads nor do I understand the role of word choice and language in creating strong copy

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