Overview

7th Grade ELA

Language

Knowledge of Language

6. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.3.A

6.1 Eliminating Wordiness In Writing

Master Concise Writing by Eliminating Wordiness

Transform cluttered writing into clear, powerful communication by learning to identify and remove unnecessary words and phrases.

What You'll Learn

Students learn to identify redundant phrases and unnecessary words

Revision techniques help create clearer and more direct writing

Active voice and sentence combining eliminate wordy passive constructions

Precise word choice replaces wordy phrases with concise alternatives

What You'll Practice

Students practice removing filler words from various writing contexts

Revision exercises focus on combining sentences and eliminating redundancy

Real world applications include editing scripts speeches and articles

Why This Matters

Mastering concise writing helps students communicate more effectively in academic work, professional settings, and everyday interactions by making their ideas clearer and more impactful.

This Unit Includes

1 Video lesson

Practice exercises

Learning resources

Skills

Concise Writing

Revision

Wordiness

Active Voice

Editing

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