Journal

Voices from the Middle

Writing with Voice

by Tom Romano

Writing with Voice
Grades
5 - 9
Type
Journal
Published
December 2003
Publisher
NCTE

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Description

"Voice" is one of the least concrete elements of good writing, and yet it is also one of the most important. Helping students find a balance between the "gush" of ideas and words and the "long-thinking" of reflection and craft, Tom Romano leads students to allow themselves creative freedom while developing the patience to hone that first rush into a tight and effective piece of writing with voice.

Related Resources

  • Strategy Guides
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  • Lesson Plans
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  • Printouts
Grades
Grades
5 - 12
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Strategy Guide
Using the RAFT Writing Strategy
This strategy guide introduces the RAFT technique and offers practical ideas for using this technique to teach students to experiment with various perspectives in their writing.
Grades
6 - 8
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Lesson Plan
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Standard Lesson
Teaching Voice with Anthony Browne's Voices in the Park
Students analyze Voices in the Park by Anthony Browne to determine how an author keeps an audience interested by creating voice and to applying that knowledge to their own writing.
Grades
5 - 12
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Printout
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Writing Starter
RAFT Writing Template
Students can utilize this printout to organize their writing as they learn to use the RAFT strategy. This printout enables students to clearly define their role, audience, format, and topic for writing.