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Establishing a Strong Authorial Voice

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Why do some phrases contribute to a weak authorial voice? The first page of this packet explains what a strong and weak voice sound like, and it lists some common phrases that clutter writing, ultimately weakening it. The second page requires the writer to strengthen the voice of each of the eight sentences provided. 

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8th - 10th
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English Language Arts
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