Reducing "Be" Verbs - Writing Lab Revision Module
Arik Durfee
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Grade Levels
7th - 12th
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Resource Type
Standards
CCSSW.8.5
CCSSW.9-10.5
CCSSW.11-12.5
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- Zip
Pages
23 Slides, 6 Pages, and 8 Minutes of Video
Arik Durfee
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Description
In this module, we discuss the Bane of Word Choice--boring "be" verbs--and how to reduce your reliance on them. This one-week mini-unit consists of two engaging instructional videos, a daily bellwork routine, a practice activity, and a quiz.
Writing Lab Modules are designed as a way to teach specific writing and revision strategies that can be put to use immediately in students’ writing. Many of these concepts don’t have right or wrong answers, but there are some revision rules-of-thumb that the students can benefit from. While these units cover Common Core concepts, the focus is more practical—it’s not about covering bases, checking boxes, or cramming for state tests; it’s about helping students improve their writing.
The Writing Lab curriculum can be used in a traditional classroom setting, but it is also well-suited for a FLIPPED CLASSROOM or a 1 TO 1 TECHNOLOGY SETTING in which students could watch the instructional video outside of class and then come prepared to ask questions about the bellwork practice pieces.
THIS UNIT'S TOPIC:
This unit focuses on identifying and limiting "be" verbs in your writing. Specific revision strategies help students use active verbs in the place of "be" to create stronger, more engaging, and more concise sentences.
INCLUDED IN THIS UNIT:
* 2 instructional videos that introduce new concepts and teach revision strategies with examples
* 4 days of bellwork activities in an interactive PowerPoint
* 1 unit quiz with answer key
* 1 revision practice activity with answer key
* A printable version of the daily bellwork for students who missed a day (or for students who need a physical copy)
For those of you familiar with my TEN-MINUTE GRAMMAR Units, this Writing Lab series is intended as a next level and continuation. New units will be released on a regular basis over the next year until the full curriculum is finished.
CHECK OUT THE OTHER UNITS IN THE WRITING LAB CURRICULUM:
WORD CHOICE BUNDLE:
Reducing Be Verbs
Eliminating Lame WordsAvoiding Word RepetitionVague Pronouns
Inflated Vocabulary
Weakening Statements
Using Word Connotations
Responding to Writing Prompts
Writing Thesis Statements
Improving Thesis Statements ONE
Improving Thesis Statements TWO
Effective Introductions: Creating Context
Effective Introductions: Attention Grabbers
Body Paragraph Structure
Transitions and Connections
Irrelevant and Redundant Ideas
Conclusion Paragraphs
These are hot off the press, so if there is an error somewhere, please let me know and I'll get it fixed right away. I'm excited to hear your feedback. Please leave a review!
Enjoy!
Created by Arik Durfee
Writing Lab Modules are designed as a way to teach specific writing and revision strategies that can be put to use immediately in students’ writing. Many of these concepts don’t have right or wrong answers, but there are some revision rules-of-thumb that the students can benefit from. While these units cover Common Core concepts, the focus is more practical—it’s not about covering bases, checking boxes, or cramming for state tests; it’s about helping students improve their writing.
The Writing Lab curriculum can be used in a traditional classroom setting, but it is also well-suited for a FLIPPED CLASSROOM or a 1 TO 1 TECHNOLOGY SETTING in which students could watch the instructional video outside of class and then come prepared to ask questions about the bellwork practice pieces.
THIS UNIT'S TOPIC:
This unit focuses on identifying and limiting "be" verbs in your writing. Specific revision strategies help students use active verbs in the place of "be" to create stronger, more engaging, and more concise sentences.
INCLUDED IN THIS UNIT:
* 2 instructional videos that introduce new concepts and teach revision strategies with examples
* 4 days of bellwork activities in an interactive PowerPoint
* 1 unit quiz with answer key
* 1 revision practice activity with answer key
* A printable version of the daily bellwork for students who missed a day (or for students who need a physical copy)
For those of you familiar with my TEN-MINUTE GRAMMAR Units, this Writing Lab series is intended as a next level and continuation. New units will be released on a regular basis over the next year until the full curriculum is finished.
CHECK OUT THE OTHER UNITS IN THE WRITING LAB CURRICULUM:
WORD CHOICE BUNDLE:
Reducing Be Verbs
Eliminating Lame WordsAvoiding Word RepetitionVague Pronouns
Inflated Vocabulary
Weakening Statements
Using Word Connotations
Responding to Writing Prompts
Writing Thesis Statements
Improving Thesis Statements ONE
Improving Thesis Statements TWO
Effective Introductions: Creating Context
Effective Introductions: Attention Grabbers
Body Paragraph Structure
Transitions and Connections
Irrelevant and Redundant Ideas
Conclusion Paragraphs
These are hot off the press, so if there is an error somewhere, please let me know and I'll get it fixed right away. I'm excited to hear your feedback. Please leave a review!
Enjoy!
Created by Arik Durfee
Total Pages
23 Slides, 6 Pages, and 8 Minutes of Video
Answer Key
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Teaching Duration
1 Week
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSW.8.5
With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
CCSSW.9-10.5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
CCSSW.11-12.5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
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