3. I didn’t try to show off but I did
search for just the right words.
It’s not about how much I
wrote, it’s about how well I said
it!
Quality over quantity!
4. I chose active verbs that let the
reader see what is happening;
I don’t make the adjectives do
all of the work.
I used specific nouns—they
deliver my message… no
general nouns used here!
5. I made sure the words I chose
match the voice of my audience.
These are the right words for my
purpose. For example, if my
writing is meant to be persuasive, I
used persuasive language. On the
other hand, if I am writing to
entertain, my language matches
that purpose!
6. I made sure that my words paint a picture for the
reader.
I used figurative language to make my message
come to life.
My words are just the right words; I’ve made good
choices!
7. I checked my writing to see if I used any
words too often.
You can tell I know how to properly use
a dictionary and thesaurus.
My grammar and usage is correct.
