WOW WORDS/ Jane Schaeffer Writing Strategy

Which sentence uses the word loath correctly?

• She was loath to leave her cozy bed on a cold morning.
• The cat was loath to chase the mouse.
• They were loath to win the game.
• He was loath to eat his favorite meal.

Which sentence uses the word sham correctly?

• The shopkeeper sold me a sham diamond ring.
• The sham was shining brightly in the sun.
• I can't believe she would sham her way out of the situation.
• He was wearing a sham smile on his face.

Which sentence uses the word impartial correctly?

• The judge remained impartial throughout the trial.
• The referee was biased and not impartial in his decisions.
• The chef was impartial in his critique of the dishes.
• The teacher showed partiality towards certain students.

Which word would be the synonym of the word abate?

• increase
• amplify
• intensify
• diminish

Which word would be a synonym of the word authority?

• weakness
• power
• control
• influence

Which word is an example of the word figment?

• imagination
• substance
• tangible
• reality

Which sentence uses solitude correctly?

• He felt solitude when surrounded by friends.
• The beach was filled with solitude.
• Solitude is best experienced in a crowded city.
• She enjoyed the solitude of the mountains.

What is the purpose of the Jane Schaffer strategy?

• To write an effective Narrative.

• To teach students how to write clear and concise paragraphs
• To write an Informative Essay.

• To teach students how to solve math problems

The first sentence in your paragraph will be the

• TS

• CM

• CD

• CS

The second sentence in your paragraph

• TS

• CM

• CD

• CS