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Model how students can improve their drafts instantly by replacing weak verbs with stronger verbs. An easy way to begin is by using "be" verbs as an example.

be being is am are was were

Example revisions:

//The clouds were in the sky. The clouds hung in the sky.

The dog is in pain. The dog winces in pain.//

Once students have mastered this challenge them to fix other weak verbs in their drafts.

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