2. To do list:
• Power of words
• Making good Choices
• Grammar usages
• Do’s and Don’ts
• Building creativity
3. So what’s the word?
O Why are words important?
O What do they say about the choices we
make?
4. Words
O Single elements of speech and writing
used to create sentences and express
ideas
O Express
O Inform
O Entertain
5. Context
O What does it mean
to say something
out of context?
O Defined as: the
circumstances that
form the setting of
language
6. Style
Denotation: the literal or primary meaning
of a word or phrase
Connotation: an idea or feeling that a word
invokes in addition to its literal or primary
meaning
8. Do
O Precise nouns: Make your thoughts
clear for clear understanding
O Adjectives: Words that describe nouns
O Dense words: words that carry weight
(one word that can substitute a phrase)
9. Do
O Be descriptive
O Power verbs: Creative states of being
O Adverbs: Words that describe other verbs
10. Don’t
O SWEAR!!!
O Use broken English or improper grammar
*Note: Slang is not broken English*
O Words to avoid using excessively:
Like, thing, stuff, good, bad, something, it,
pretty, ugly, nice, sucks, mad, sad, happy,
ok, so.
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13. Tools to get you started
O Thesauruses: reference tool similar to a
dictionary that lists words in groups of
synonyms and related concepts
14. Homework
O Go home and listen to music. Chose a
song that best represent who you are or
something that you really enjoy. Print out
the lyrics and bring it to class.
Editor's Notes
Formal: Standard English, objective and respective of authorities Informal: Relaxed with the use of slang or play language includes opinions
