Rose B. Coggins
PART 1 Selection of words
Objective—Identify the reader and adapt the language to his/her level.
Assignment(s)
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1. Students will be given 20 sentences that need to be revised for easy communication to a 7th grader.
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2. From a word processing textbook, select a paragraph (at least 150 words long) that would be difficult for a student less advanced in the course. Then rewrite the paragraph so that it can be easily understood”
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Objective—Simplify writing for easy communication by selecting words that are familiar and generally short.
Assignment I
Next to a list of unfamiliar and difficult words, the students will supply a familiar or easy word.
Assignment II
Students will be given five sentences containing unfamiliar words to revise using familiar words.
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Objective—Use technical words appropriately when communicating with those to whom they are familiar.
Assignment Select ten sentences from various technical textbooks that would be only understood by person in the same profession; then rewrite them so that they can be easily understood by lay persons
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Objective—Know the different in strengths of words and select the words that communicate the message best.
Assignment Make a list of at least 20 comparison words that are strong vs” weaker words” Ex. debt(strong) vs” obligation (weak); die(strong) vs. deceased(weak).
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Objective—Use precision in writing by avoiding camouflaged verbs, by selecting right words with precise meanings, and by using idioms correct1y.
Assignment Rewrite sentences given to avoid camouflaged verbs.
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Objective—Distinguish between concrete and abstract active and passive and when to use both effectively.
Assignment Give students a list of sentences to rewrite using concrete words.
Assignment II
Students will rewrite the following sentences from passive to active voice.