Title: Exploring Voice in Writing

Grade Level: PreK-4

Objective: Students will understand the concept of voice in writing and learn how to incorporate their own unique voice into their writing.

Materials: - Chart paper or whiteboard - Markers or whiteboard markers - Writing paper or notebooks - Pencils or crayons

Introduction (5 minutes): 1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what the term “voice” means. Allow them to share their ideas. 2. Explain that in writing, voice refers to the unique way an author expresses themselves. It is what makes their writing sound like them. 3. Give examples of different voices by reading aloud short passages from different books or stories. Ask students to listen carefully and try to identify the differences in the way each author writes.

Activity (15 minutes): 1. Create a chart on the board or chart paper with two columns: “Voice” and “Examples.” 2. Ask students to brainstorm words or phrases that describe different voices. Write their responses in the “Voice” column. 3. In the “Examples” column, write down examples of sentences or short passages that demonstrate each voice. You can use the examples from the read-aloud or come up with your own. 4. Discuss each example with the class, highlighting the unique qualities of each voice.

Guided Practice (15 minutes): 1. Distribute writing paper or notebooks and pencils or crayons to each student. 2. Explain that they will be writing a short paragraph about their favorite animal, but they need to use their own voice to make it unique. 3. Model the process by writing a paragraph about your favorite animal on the board or chart paper, using your own voice. Emphasize the use of descriptive language and personal experiences. 4. Encourage students to think about what makes their favorite animal special to them and incorporate those thoughts into their writing. 5. Allow students time to write their paragraphs, walking around the room to provide assistance and guidance as needed.

Sharing and Reflection (10 minutes): 1. Invite a few students to share their paragraphs with the class, emphasizing the unique voices they used in their writing. 2. Discuss as a class how each student’s voice made their writing special and different from others. 3. Ask students to reflect on the activity by answering questions such as: - How did it feel to write using your own voice? - What did you learn about yourself as a writer? - How can you use your voice to make your writing more interesting?

Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. Summarize the lesson by reminding students that their voice is what makes their writing special and unique. 2. Encourage them to continue exploring and developing their voice in future writing assignments. 3. Thank the students for their participation and effort.

Note: The duration of each section can be adjusted based on the needs and attention span of the students.