Effective communication is one of the most important skills a child can develop during their school years. When children begin to write stories, they often rely on basic words to describe how characters feel. One of the most common words used to describe a negative emotion is unhappy. While this …
Read More »Unfriendly synonyms: Improving student vocabulary and storytelling
Building a strong vocabulary is a fundamental part of a child’s education. It allows them to share their thoughts clearly and to understand the world around them. One area where many students struggle is in their ability to describe characters and social interactions. In many student stories, a character who …
Read More »Ugly synonyms: Understanding the word and its many synonyms for better writing
Finding the right words to describe how something looks is a vital part of learning a language. While the word ugly is very common, it is often not the most precise or descriptive choice for a student to use in their writing. Using the same word repeatedly can make a …
Read More »Strong synonyms: Effective ways to learn new words in writing
Using the word strong too many times makes writing feel repetitive and plain. When children or students learn to swap basic words for more descriptive ones, their stories come to life. This article explains how to use powerful alternatives for the word strong and provides resources to help students master …
Read More »Learn small synonyms with stories and free downloadable resources
Learning different words for small helps students become better writers and readers. Using the same basic words repeatedly can make a story feel dull. This guide explains how to use synonyms for small to make writing more descriptive and clear. 10 Small synonyms tiny minute minor trivial meagre limited unimportant …
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