- Definition
Word choice is simply picking the best words to clearly and effectively share what you want to say, so your message comes across exactly as you intend.
Instead of saying the dog was 'big,' saying it was 'huge' gives a clearer picture.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Word choice is like picking the perfect crayon to make your picture look just right.
Ask your child: What word could you use to make this sound more exciting?
Common mix-up: Kids might think any word that means the same thing is okay to use. Choosing just the right word makes writing more fun to read and easier to understand.
Examples
- Choosing 'shouted' instead of 'said' shows exactly how the person was talking.
- Using 'delicious' instead of 'good' when talking about a snack.
word choice is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
Where this shows up
+11 more mentions across the curriculum
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