VOICEThe Six Traits

How can you read VOICE?Voice is the author’s

fingerprint on the page.The writing sounds

just like the author.The reader knows

the feelings and opinions of the author.

Can I hear your voice?When a paper is full of voice… It makes the reader feel something. shocked, upset, excited, giggly, or scared

Sounds like the author enjoys writing. You feel like the author is talking to you. The author is not afraid to say what he/she feels. You want to read the piece to someone else.

Don’t be afraid to let your voice be heard!

Share your thoughts and opinions.When you write pretend

like you are talking to the reader .Don’t hide your true self.Have fun when you write.

Think about it…

Here is a description of

“Student A” C average work

3 in conduct and effort

Comments on term 2 report card Missing work

Needs to be more attentive in class

Three people in a classroom write

about “Student A”

“Student A” says “I work kinda hard

and care about my grades, but I

would rather talk to my friends. It’s

not my responsibility to remember

when things are due.”

Parent of “Student A” says “I don’t

know what to do anymore or how

to help my child! She doesn’t tell

me about the work and doesn’t

seem to care.”

Teacher of “Student A” says

“maybe the work load is

overwhelming for her. However,

she is not taking responsibility and

staying for extra help.”

Think about it…

How would you, your teacher or

parent/guardian write about you as a

student?

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