Writer's Choice Grade 9

Unit 19: Usage Glossary

Unit Activity Lesson Plans

Introduction
Students have reviewed preferred usage. In this lesson, they will test their knowledge of several troublesome words.

Lesson Description
Students will complete a crossword puzzle, demonstrating their understanding of commonly misused words.

Instructional Objectives

  1. Students will successfully employ a usage glossary.
  2. Students will distinguish between commonly confused words.
Student Web Activity Answers
accept: to receive or agree to
affect: to influence
effect: to bring about.
beside: at the side of
besides: in addition to
can: indicates the ability to do something
may: indicates permission to do something
farther: used in reference to physical distance
further: used in reference to degree or time
precede: to come before
proceed: to continue

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