Write to help yourself solve a problem.Write about a topic that you find bewildering (example: write like a religious person if you are non-religious).Seuss or a cowboy from an old Western movie) Write in the style of someone else’s voice (write like Bart Simpson, Dr.Do they sound like you or could they be anyone? What would you have to add to your writing that might make someone recognize it as you and no one else? Before you write, say your sentences out loud.Try writing about a subject that you feel strongly about.
What would you sound like if you said the sentence in a bossy voice? How would it sound if your voice was supportive? Now try writing out the sentence so that another person reading the sentence aloud would say it in a bossy or supportive way. Try saying the same sentence “You’ve got something in your teeth,” in different voices.As a pre-writing activity, ask your students to answer questions like, “What is this person thinking?” or “If this person were to speak, what might he or she say?” or “If this person spoke to you, what would his/her voice sound like?” Visit and view one of the famous photographs depicting people.Talk about why these examples are successful. They should be examples where we can hear the author’s unique personality coming out through his/her words. Find examples of writing that demonstrate voice.When we reflect on an author’s voice, it helps us evaluate the purpose of writing and consider who is being spoken to and who isn’t.Critical literacy makes us think about different perspectives. When we read literature that has a distinct voice, or write using a distinct voice we examine multiple viewpoints.Critical literacy disrupts common understanding to gain perspective. When we read literature that has a distinct voice, or write using a distinct voice it challenges the way we perceive the world.Voice and its connection to Critical Literacy Has a particular pattern such as sentence length, rhythm, word choice, repetition, structure, favourite words.Has a particular tone such as formal, informal, upbeat, depressing, friendly, hostile, sarcastic, ironic, objective, comedic.Shows the author’s wit, sense of humour, spirit.Comes across as being honest or “from the heart”.Communicates the author’s purpose to the audience.Exposes the author’s personality or style.Communicates the author’s point of view.
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