WriteTraits VOICE

How can you read VOICE?

Voice Is the trait that keeps readers reading Is the trait that keeps readers reading Your ideas are what you have to say Your ideas are what you have to say Your voice is how you say it Your voice is how you say it

Read the two passages that follow! Which one had the most voice?

Except 1 Rattlesnakes and scorpions are interesting creatures. They can be dangerous sometimes, but not always. Usually, yellow spotted lizards are dangerous, so you need to watch out for them. Rattlesnakes and scorpions are interesting creatures. They can be dangerous sometimes, but not always. Usually, yellow spotted lizards are dangerous, so you need to watch out for them.

Excerpt 2 Out on the lake, rattlesnakes and scorpions find shade under rocks and holes dug by the campers. Here’s a good rule to remember about rattlesnakes and scorpions: If you don’t bother them, they won’t bother you. Being bitten by a scorpion or even a rattlesnake is not the worst thing that can happen to you. You won’t die. Usually. But you don’t want to be bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard. That’s the worst thing that can happen to you. You will die a slow and painful death. Always. Out on the lake, rattlesnakes and scorpions find shade under rocks and holes dug by the campers. Here’s a good rule to remember about rattlesnakes and scorpions: If you don’t bother them, they won’t bother you. Being bitten by a scorpion or even a rattlesnake is not the worst thing that can happen to you. You won’t die. Usually. But you don’t want to be bitten by a yellow-spotted lizard. That’s the worst thing that can happen to you. You will die a slow and painful death. Always. From ‘Holes’ by Louis Sachar

Words to describe voice 1- sounds like he is talking, serious, sarcastic 1- sounds like he is talking, serious, sarcastic 2- telling a story, descriptive, boring, personal, 2- telling a story, descriptive, boring, personal, 3- this is boring, weak, 3- this is boring, weak,

What Did You Think? Which excerpt had the most voice? How do you know? What made you say this? Which excerpt had the most voice? How do you know? What made you say this? Would you give the writing a 1, 2, or 3 for its voice? Would you give the writing a 1, 2, or 3 for its voice?

Writer’s Voice Voice is the author’s fingerprint on the page. Voice is the author’s fingerprint on the page.

Writer’s Voice The writing sounds just like the author. The writing sounds just like the author. The reader knows the feelings and opinions of 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

Assignment Complete the assignment on voice where you are asked to finish the statements with a true or made up story using as much voice as possible. Work must be double spaced! Complete the assignment on voice where you are asked to finish the statements with a true or made up story using as much voice as possible. Work must be double spaced! You have today’s class to work. I will be collecting these in one weeks time! You have today’s class to work. I will be collecting these in one weeks time! 707/708/706 – Due April – Due April 29