AdLit
Ad lit.org: Use and Teach Content Vocabulary Daily
Copying definitions from the dictionary and memorizing words for tests is not sufficient work for students to master and retain new vocabulary. This article helps teachers choose which words are most important to teach and suggests...
English Zone
English Zone: Main Page
This site lists links to an assortment of reading-related activities.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Writing With Pizzazz Word Choice
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews ways that students can create more meaningful writing by choosing words carefully. Links to online thesaurus and opportunities to evaluate and create sentences are included.
BBC
Bbc Bitesize Revision: Observation
As part of a revision and writing section of BBC Bitesize, this site goes over several tips of general advice to keep in mind when writing about observations (as part of descriptive writing).
Quizlet
Quizlet: Claim and Support Vocabulary: Flashcards
This set of interactive flashcards focuses on 20 vocabulary words relating to argumentative writing claims and support. It provides the definitions and an example sentence for each word.
Other
Tesol: Sensory Details Worksheet: Adding Details Add Interest
Use this worksheet to practice enhancing your writing by using sensory language. Sensory details include words that describe sights, sounds, and smells of the setting, characters, and interactions.
Other
Wisewire: Use Precise Language
Practice identifying precise language by reading passages and answering questions. Answers are provided. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2.d
Other
Wisewire: Domain Specific Language
Domain-specific vocabulary helps your writing sound more authoritative. This table will show you how specific vocabulary helps you knowledgeably discuss topics within a domain. Examples are provided. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2.d
BBC
Bbc Bitesize Revision: Describing Scenes
As part of a revision and writing section of BBC Bitesize focusing on specific forms of writing, this site discusses describing scenes as a type of descriptive writing. W.9-10.3d Precise/sensory details