1. How do you strengthen your writing?

2. In this lesson you will learn to strengthen your writing by using linking words and “wow” words.

3. Let’s Review 123457698 Interpreting Analyzing Writing Revising Revising

4. A Common Mistake Not taking the time to revise It’s good enough the way it is.

5. Core Lesson Employ linking words. 1 2 Replace everyday words with “wow” words.

6. Employ linking words. 1 CONSEQUENTLY SPECIFICALLY IN COMPARISON ESPECIALLY

7. Core Lesson 1 Young Benjamin Carson wanted to become a doctor. He was poor and not a good student. The second page of the article tells us that one day his mom “came home from work and turned off the TV- for good.” Benjamin became a “bookworm” and his grades “skyrocketed.” He went on to become a doctor at Johns Hopkins. His dream was fulfilled! In comparison,,specifically a neurosurgeon, Consequently,

8. Core Lesson 2 Replace everyday words with “wow” words. did a problem -> wrestled with a problem played an instrument -> played the ukulele sad girl -> despondent girl

9. Core Lesson In comparison, young Benjamin Carson wanted to become a doctor. He was poor and not a good student. The second page of the article tells us that one day his mom “came home from work and turned off the TV – for good.” Consequently, Benjamin became a “bookworm,” and his grades “skyrocketed.” He went on to become a doctor, specifically a neurosurgeon, at Johns Hopkins. His dream was fulfilled! yearned underprivileged metamorphosed into 2

10. Core Lesson In comparison, young Benjamin Carson yearned to become a doctor. He was underprivileged and not a good student. The second page of the article tells us that one day his mom “came home from work and turned off the TV – for good.” Consequently, Benjamin metamorphosed into a “bookworm,” and his grades “skyrocketed.” He went on to become a doctor, specifically a neurosurgeon, at Johns Hopkins. His dream was fulfilled!

11. Core Lesson Employ linking words. 1 2 Replace everyday words with “wow” words.

12. In this lesson you have learned to strengthen your writing by using linking words and “wow” words.

13. Guided Practice The article tells the story of four adults who got the jobs they wanted since childhood. What is similar about their current attitudes about their jobs? Support your claims. Choose one or more of the paragraphs you wrote for this prompt and strengthen with linking words and “wow” words.

14. Extension Activities Read three different fables. What do they have in common? Provide examples from the text. Choose one or more of the paragraphs you wrote for this prompt and strengthen with linking words and “wow” words.

15. Extension Activities Read three Greek myths, each with a different hero as the main character. How are these heroes alike? What evidence do you have? Choose one or more of the paragraphs you wrote for this prompt and strengthen with linking words and “wow” words.

16. Extension Activities Read informative texts that explain the life cycles of insects, amphibians, and birds. How are they alike? Give examples. Choose one or more of the paragraphs you wrote for this prompt and strengthen with linking words and “wow” words.

17. Let’s Review Quick Quiz The author says, “…the difference between wanting to do something when you grow up, and actually doing it, is how hard you work for it.” In what ways were the struggles of Eun, Benjamin, and Sheila the same? Provide evidence from the text. Choose one or more of the paragraphs you wrote for this prompt and strengthen with linking words and “wow” words.