Improving Word Choice Lesson 1 Copyright 2015 by

Today you will learn • To identify precise language in texts • To use precise language in your written responses

Vocabulary Tiers 1 2 3 What are they? Examples Everyday words: basic, concrete words common in daily conversation road tree desk Academic Vocabulary: words you encounter in texts, and can apply to lots of different texts. differentiate synthesize valid Domain-specific vocabulary: photosynthesis specialized and specific words that exoskeleton apply to a certain subject, and can vibrato apply to specific texts and topics.

Precise Language Good readers recognize precise language, and good writers use precise language in their writing. Vivid verbs bellowe d vs. said Specific adjectives and adverbs Computergenerated graphics vs. pictures wildly excited fans vs. people at the stadium Specialized words

Modeled Instruction • Silently read The Time Machine. • Circle or highlight the precise language.

Understanding words in context 1. What does the word implications mean as used in the excerpt below? The fascination with, and the implications of, being able to go back in time are endless: you could right wrongs, stop yourself from leaving that horrible job, or even save the world! Implications are similar to results or consequences.

Guided Practice • Work with a partner. • Read each excerpt and craft a definition of the underlined word. 1. 2. 3. In this futuristic world, humanity has diverged into two lineages: the hunters. . . and the hunted. Marty Mc. Fly was the black sheep of his family; his parents had married for love but now lived a life estranged to each other. When they endeavor to use it, they end up going into the past to a time when Marty’s dad was at school.

Independent Practice • Summarize how time machines have been used in science fiction movies. • Use precise language. • Incorporate 3 words from the list generated in class, and underline each.

Exemplary Response • Time machines have been featured in many science fiction movies. According to the article, The Time Machine, time machines have been used to travel 800, 000 years in the future, decades in the past, and to attend multiple classes in school. There are many variations of time machines, from behemoth clocks in Spy Kids 4 D to the small trinket used by Hermione in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Many filmmakers have endeavored to use time machines in their movies to create exciting and adventurous stories.