Wednesday, February 5, 2014

I can...

• explore the concept of voice by speaking in the voice of a character
• identify textual support for an opinion
• write commentary that explains the significance of textual evidence
• develop a body paragraph

Opening:
1. With a partner, share your letter on page 210.

• If it helps, role play with those around you...
• Imagine you are having a conversation between two teachers and discuss Walter.
• Try to CONVINCE the other teacher to treat Walter in a way that will allow him to excel.

2. How does this exercise help you understand the concept of Voice?

3. HW tonight: 

In your class notebook: 

• create a graphic organizer that includes the word "voice" in the center.  
• Include the following four elements:
• your definition
• three examples
• a visual representation
• the word used in context (in a sentence)

Work Period:
4. Read the introductory paragraph at the top of page 211.

5. Review the graphic organizer on 211 with the sample

• It includes:
• Topic Sentence (Main Idea)
• Detail/Example (Evidence)
• Commentary(Analysis)
• It does NOT include:
• enough details/evidence
• transitions
• a concluding sentence (Link)

6. Copy your REVISED topic sentence for #1.

7. Organize your details and your commentary on the graphic organizer for #2 (just an outline!)

• You will develop this more with transitions, additional commentary, and a concluding sentence.

8. Write a concluding sentence (LINK) on page 212 for #3.

Closing:

9. If time allows, get started on your VOICE graphic organizer.