Switcharoonies
1. Read each sentence.
2. Choose a sentence that has
boring, simple words.
3. Use a thesaurus to switch those
words to more descriptive,
specific words. (a switcharoonie)
4. Record the old and new sentence
recording sheet.
5. Complete switcharoonies with
three sentences.
6. Write your favorite
switcharoonie on the class chart.
Stretcharoonies
7. Choose three more sentences.
8. Add at least 5 words to the
sentence to make it more
specific and interesting. (a
stretcharoonie)
9. Write each old and new sentence
on your recording sheet.
10. Write your favorite
stretcharoonie on the class chart.