Linda Ferrara

SLM521 Spring

Web Drop-in #4

Writing Trait #3 – Voice

INTRODUCTION:

Each writer uses words in a way that allows readers to “hear” the author’s unique voice. Voice is what lets readers know that the words come from a particular author. The author’s personality will shine through the words of the text through voice in a way only that author can!

INFORMATION:

Check out the rubric for voice at: http://www.nwrel.org/assessment/toolkit98/traits/index.html#Voice

Be sure you understand the differences for scoring writing samples for Voice.

ACTIVITY:

1. http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/staff/LindaJancola/6Trait/lessons/Sample%20Landscape/samplelandscape.htm:

· Read and compare each of the writing samples, looking for the best example of “voice”.

· Find one writing sample that you think deserves a “5” score.

· On loose-leaf paper, copy the selected passage and explain why it is an exemplary sample of writer’s voice.

2. Visit http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Workshop/8405/VOICEACTIVITIY.html. On the same loose-leaf paper, complete 2 out of the 5 writing options from this web page. Be sure to do both parts A and B for each one!