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R.I.P. Overused Dead Words! Do you students overuse words in their writing, and is it time for them to put them to rest? This powerpoint will help students think of synonyms to replace the overused "dead" words! Create a class cemetery of overused words as an optional class activity. Add some life to students' writing this Halloween season.
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50 Minutes
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Chrizelle Prinsloo (TpT Seller)
Cool idea! I am going to have a little graveyard in my class!
March 4, 2013 
Christy Frith (TpT Seller)
I've made a bulletin board like this in the past. But this is better!! Thanks!
November 14, 2012
Brooke Beverly (TpT Seller)
I am glad this powerpoint helped your kids put an end to overused words in their writing!
November 25, 2012
Inna Zhuravliova (TpT Seller)
Brilliant idea and delightful pictures! I`ll use it with my adult students to improve and expand their vocabulary. Thanks a million for sharing!
October 23, 2012
pegidy
You could sell this.
October 9, 2012
Jessica Peterson (TpT Seller)
This will be perfect for my lesson on Word Choice! Thanks!
September 26, 2012
kfry3184
This was a VERY interesting PowerPoint. We actually will be viewing it in October, so the theme is perfect. Thanks - it was exactly what I was looking for.
September 26, 2012
Brooke Beverly (TpT Seller)
I hope your student's word choice comes alive with this ppt!
September 26, 2012
basicmouth
Awesome! Thank you so much!!
August 3, 2012
CAHSEE Guru (TpT Seller)
You've given me a great head start on adapting things for my own classroom! Thanks.
March 15, 2012
Snickerdoodles (TpT Seller)
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I have been looking for something to use with my 2nd graders. This is awesome!
February 16, 2012
Brooke Beverly (TpT Seller)
I hope your student's use of overused words now R.I.P!
February 23, 2012
mmau
Brooke, I have used dead words and using a thesaurus with my third grade class for years. I ran across your powerpoint and shared it with my class. They loved it. I will purchase from you in the future. Thanks for the free powerpoint.
October 21, 2011
Brooke Beverly (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for your positive feedback. I teach third grade too. If there is every anything you are looking for, buzz me an e-mail at beverlyteacher@aol.com. Chances are I am will be able to use it with my classroom as well.
October 21, 2011
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