Today's Tip for Families

09-26-2022

Saving Words in a 'Bank' Can Improve Writing

Young writers often have trouble thinking of all the words they know. So when they're writing, they fall back on the same few words.

Creating a word bank can help students think of words in advance. Then when they are writing, they can find just the right word to use.

To create a word bank, help your child think of categories of words. For example, ask your child to list words that mean "said." The list might include "asked," "whined," "shouted," "whispered" and "yelled." Have your child write these on a piece of paper under the heading "said."

Another word list might include words about a favorite hobby. If your child likes cars, the list could include words like "engine," "wheels," "drive," "sedan," and "SUV."

Keep these word lists in a three-ring notebook (the word bank). When there is writing to do for school, your child can refer to the word bank to find just the right word.


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