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Draw itDibújalo
syntax
sintaxis
the arrangement of words in a sentence
el orden de las palabras en una oración
Vary your syntax with a short sentence after long ones.
Varía tu sintaxis con una oración corta después de varias largas.
Word Wall · Grades 9-12 · English Language Arts
Revising and Editing for Style
5 words: syntax, style, hyphen, parallel structure, register.
Pick a format and a language, then press Print. Wall cards print sideways (landscape), two to a page. Kids can draw in the empty boxes.
Pick a language, then press Print. Eight cards to a page: cut on the dashed lines for pocket charts, matching games and word sorts.
Pick a language, then press Print. One page per student: they write what each word means in their own words and draw it.
Pick a language, then press Print. A quick check: match each word to its meaning, then fill in the missing word in each sentence. The answer key prints on page 2.
Pick a language, then press Print. One page for families: the words and what they mean, with an easy way to practice at home.
Download the words (CSV) for Quizlet, Gimkit, Kahoot or a spreadsheet: word, meaning, example, and the same in Spanish.
The Spanish is a first draft. A native speaker has not checked it yet, so read it over before you print.
Draw itDibújalo
style
estilo
a writer's distinctive way of using language
la forma particular de usar el lenguaje de quien escribe
Her style is spare and direct.
Su estilo es sobrio y directo.
Draw itDibújalo
hyphen
guion
a short mark that joins words, as in well-known
un signo corto que une palabras
Use a hyphen in a two-word adjective before a noun.
Usa un guion en un adjetivo compuesto antes del sustantivo.
Draw itDibújalo
parallel structure
estructura paralela
using the same grammatical form for items in a series
usar la misma forma gramatical en una serie
Parallel structure keeps the list balanced.
La estructura paralela mantiene equilibrada la lista.
Draw itDibújalo
register
registro
the level of formality in language
el nivel de formalidad del lenguaje
Shift to a formal register in the cover letter.
Cambia a un registro formal en la carta de presentación.
Draw itDibújalo
syntax
sintaxis
the arrangement of words in a sentence
el orden de las palabras en una oración
Draw itDibújalo
style
estilo
a writer's distinctive way of using language
la forma particular de usar el lenguaje de quien escribe
Draw itDibújalo
hyphen
guion
a short mark that joins words, as in well-known
un signo corto que une palabras
Draw itDibújalo
parallel structure
estructura paralela
using the same grammatical form for items in a series
usar la misma forma gramatical en una serie
Draw itDibújalo
register
registro
the level of formality in language
el nivel de formalidad del lenguaje
My words: Revising and Editing for StyleMis palabras
NameNombre
| WordPalabra | What it meansQué significa | Draw itDibújalo |
|---|---|---|
| syntaxsintaxis | ||
| styleestilo | ||
| hyphenguion | ||
| parallel structureestructura paralela | ||
| registerregistro |
Word check: Revising and Editing for StyleRepaso de palabras
NameNombre
1. Match each word to what it means. Write the letter.1. Une cada palabra con lo que significa. Escribe la letra.
- syntaxsintaxis
- styleestilo
- hyphenguion
- parallel structureestructura paralela
- registerregistro
- A using the same grammatical form for items in a seriesusar la misma forma gramatical en una serie
- B a writer's distinctive way of using languagela forma particular de usar el lenguaje de quien escribe
- C the level of formality in languageel nivel de formalidad del lenguaje
- D a short mark that joins words, as in well-knownun signo corto que une palabras
- E the arrangement of words in a sentenceel orden de las palabras en una oración
2. Fill in the missing word.2. Completa con la palabra que falta.
- Use a in a two-word adjective before a noun.
- keeps the list balanced.
- Vary your with a short sentence after long ones.
- Her is spare and direct.
- Shift to a formal in the cover letter.
- Usa un en un adjetivo compuesto antes del sustantivo.
- La mantiene equilibrada la lista.
- Varía tu con una oración corta después de varias largas.
- Su es sobrio y directo.
- Cambia a un formal en la carta de presentación.
Answer key: Revising and Editing for StyleRespuestas
1. Matching1. Unir: 1-E, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A, 5-C
2. Fill in: 1. hyphen, 2. parallel structure, 3. syntax, 4. style, 5. register
2. Completar: 1. guion, 2. estructura paralela, 3. sintaxis, 4. estilo, 5. registro
Grades 9-12 · English Language Arts · Curio Class
Words we are learning: Revising and Editing for StylePalabras que estamos aprendiendo
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syntaxsintaxis
the arrangement of words in a sentenceel orden de las palabras en una oración
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styleestilo
a writer's distinctive way of using languagela forma particular de usar el lenguaje de quien escribe
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hyphenguion
a short mark that joins words, as in well-knownun signo corto que une palabras
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parallel structureestructura paralela
using the same grammatical form for items in a seriesusar la misma forma gramatical en una serie
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registerregistro
the level of formality in languageel nivel de formalidad del lenguaje
Try this at home. Pick a word and ask your child what it means. Then take turns using it in a sentence about your day. Five minutes is plenty.
Practiquen en casa. Elijan una palabra y pregúntenle a su hijo o hija qué significa. Después, túrnense para usarla en una oración sobre su día. Cinco minutos bastan.
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