Developing Voice Fifth Grade Writing

Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling (15 minutes)

Explain that the language choices that students noticed are examples of a writing skill called voice. Read

the description of voice on the top of the page.

Now, re-read the excerpt asking students to pay particular attention to the language choices used by

Barbara Park, the author. Pause and note them as you read as a class.

Looking over the notes from Junie B. Jones excerpt, discuss the question at the bottom.

Ask students if they have read any books lately that have strong voice.