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"Yo, what's up?" "Nuttin!" While such a dialogue might be appropriate between friends, it would be ill-advised in more formal situations. A mini-lesson asks young writers to consider how to adjust the voice they use to bring their characters to life in a given situation.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign groups different scenarios and have them develop skits that illustrate how the voice changes depending on the audience
Classroom Considerations
- Designed as a mini-lesson, the activity can be expanded to an entire class period by having groups perform skits
Pros
- Includes teaching tips for each grade level
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- None