In the 6+1 writing traits, voice is a very important aspect. This is the trait that helps them form a paper that sounds like them. It also should tell the reader that the child cares about the topic that they are writing about. It shows their feelings, their enthusiasm for writing, their individuality and their passion for the topic.
Something I do in class to help teach about voice is by reading and discussing a lot of literature with voice. You can find it everywhere and do this at home with your child as well. picture books, the newspaper, magazines, ads, movie reviews, book reviews, and editorials are a great place to start.
Word Choice:
Proper word choice demonstrates awareness of language, awareness that there are different ways to say things and a love of favorite words.
One activity I do in class to teach my students about word choice is I have them make a list of their favorite words. We decorate them on colored paper and post them on the wall. We make word mobiles and word collages. I also take them a step further and have them put adjectives with their words. Instead of wall, they put pretty pink wall.
Another activity is retiring words. I have them put words they are tired of in a shoe box and we come up with new words to take their place. This is a great way for students to learn to use new words.
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