Title: The Importance of Word Choice in Writing
Digital Tool:
The Power of Simple Words
Web Address URL:
http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-power-of-simple-words
Standard(s):
[ELA2015] (9) 40:
40 ) Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [L.9-10.5]
a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text. [L.9-10.5a]
b. Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. [L.9-10.5b]
Digital Tool Description: This is a 2-minute video resource that clearly illustrates the importance of word choice in writing. The main idea is that clear, concise, and simple language can be more powerful than complicated, flowery language when communicating through writing.
