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Mar 25, 2008
I'm trying to get third grade students to write with voice.
But, it seems like the hardest trait to teach them to use.
I've already taught a few lessons on writing with voice by
reading the students books that contain good writers voice.
Also, I explained what it meant and we worked on sentences
that should be changed to include good writers voice. After
spending time working on voice, I've looked at their writing
to see if the students have included voice into their
writing and it seems like they are struggling with it. Does
anyone have any suggestions for really effective and
creative mini lesson plans on voice?
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When I taught "voice" to 3rd graders in inner city Chicago I
went to a thrift store, bought enough shoes with lots of
wear and "character" (high heels, men's dress, athletic
shoes etc...)so that each student could have a shoe. (Less
than $20 investment) I strung them up on a clothesline (but
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