Strong vs. weak verbs: improving Grade 3 persuasive arguments.

📚 What are Strong Verbs?

Strong verbs are verbs that are precise and vivid. They show action in a more direct and impactful way than weak verbs. They paint a clearer picture for the reader.

• 💪 Example: Instead of saying "The dog walked," you could say "The dog sprinted." See the difference?
• ✍️ Strong verbs make your writing more interesting and persuasive.
• ✨ They help your reader understand exactly what you mean.

🤔 What are Weak Verbs?

Weak verbs are verbs that are general and less descriptive. They often rely on helping verbs (like "is," "are," "was," "were") to show action.

• 😴 Example: "The girl is running" is less impactful than "The girl sprints."
• 😟 Weak verbs can make your writing sound boring or unclear.
• 🤷 They don't give the reader a very clear image of what's happening.

Feature	Strong Verbs	Weak Verbs
Definition	Precise and vivid action	General and less descriptive action
Impact	Create a clearer, more impactful image	Can be vague and less engaging
Examples	Sprint, devour, whisper, explode	Is running, was eating, talked softly, is breaking
Persuasiveness	More persuasive and engaging	Less persuasive; may require more words to convey the same meaning

💡 Key Takeaways

• 🎯 Use strong verbs to make your writing more persuasive and interesting.
• ✅ Replace weak verbs with stronger alternatives to create a more vivid picture for your reader.
• ✍️ Think about the specific action you want to describe and choose a verb that captures it perfectly.