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    L.3.3.a: Choose words for effect.

    Official text

    Choose words and phrases for effect.

    What it means for your child

    Your child chooses words and phrases for effect, like 'sparkling' instead of 'nice.'

    Try it at home

    1. Make a list of stronger words for 'said,' 'good' and 'big.'
    2. Ask your child to describe dinner using exact words.
    3. Circle plain words in a draft and brainstorm better ones.

    Weeks covered: Week 11, Week 13, Week 26, Week 30

    Unit tests: ELA Unit 2 test, ELA Unit 3 test