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Ages 9 to 11
Words That Make You Sound Precise
Real-Life Precise Language, Strong Verbs, Concise Expression & Clarity
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Pack five in the Ages 9 to 11 Vocabulary & Language collection. Forty activities that move a child from "that thing was really good" to saying exactly what they mean: specific nouns, strong verbs, honest intensity, word economy, tone and clarity.
What's included
- What do you actually mean, and the vague word alarm
- Naming things properly and choosing the exact verb
- Strong verb, fewer words, and what "got" really hides
- Too strong, too weak, and the intensity scale
- Accurate or dramatic, and always, never, everyone
- Replacing "a lot", and when numbers help or do not
- Removing padding, saying it in half the words, the 15 word challenge
- Precise is not rude: useful criticism and precise compliments
- Word choice changes character and tone, and neutral language
- Facts before judgement, describing behaviour, precise requests
- Directions, time language, comparison and using evidence
- Definitely, probably or possibly, plus advert and headline detective work
Who it's for
Parents and carers of children aged 9 to 11 who want them to say exactly what they mean, clearly and without waffle.