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Cut the Clutter: Editing cards
Students edit wordy sentences down to their essentials, removing redundancy and tautology, and compare their versions with a partner.
Editing · Concision · Writing · Style · Card game · Pair work
Goes with:Cut the Clutter: Editing for concision (lesson plan)
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Work in pairs. Take a card and rewrite the sentence as concisely as you can without losing any meaning. Then compare with your partner and agree on the best version.
Due to the fact that it was raining, the event was postponed until a later date.
In my personal opinion, I think the plan is basically flawed.
The final outcome of the meeting was a joint agreement between both sides.
At this moment in time, we are currently reviewing all of the applications.
She made the decision to return back to her home town.
It is absolutely essential that each and every member attends.
The report was written in a manner that was clear and easy to understand.
There are many people who believe that the library should stay open.
We will give you a free gift if you purchase two or more items.
For the purpose of reducing costs, the council has decided to make cuts to staff numbers.
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