These readings and activities will guide you in decluttering your writing, helping you express your ideas with precision, clarity, and ease.
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Reading #1:
On Writing Well by William Zinsser (Chapter 2: Simplicity)
Read the chapter and/or watch the video. Then answer the comprehension questions.
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Reading #2
On Writing Well by William Zinsser (Chapter 3: Clutter)
Read the chapter and/or watch the video. Then answer the comprehension questions.
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Writing Activities
Worksheet:
AVOID Clichés Like the Plague!
Worksheet:
Declutter Your Writing
Worksheet:
Simplify The Statements:
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