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What topic	Discovering your voice
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Discovering Your Voice

Subject: English

Grade: 6

Duration: 30 minutes

Objective

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to understand the concept of "voice" in writing, identify their unique writing voice, and practice expressing themselves through personal writing.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (for multimedia components)
• Writing journals or loose-leaf paper
• Pens or pencils

Lesson Outline

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

• Engage students by asking them to think about their favorite authors.
• Discuss what makes each author's voice unique and enjoyable.
• Introduce the term "voice" in writing: the style or personality an author conveys through their words.

2. Explore the Concept of Voice (10 minutes)

• Discussion: What is your voice? Why is it important?
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts in pairs.
• Video Clip: Show a short video that explains how voice influences writing style.
• Definition: Explain that a writing voice can be influenced by personal experiences, personality, and emotions.

3. Identify Your Voice (10 minutes)

• Activity:
  • Have students write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about a personal experience that made them feel strongly (happy, sad, excited, etc.).
  • Prompt them to use descriptive language and express their feelings.
• Discussion: Students can volunteer to share their paragraphs with the class. Discuss how differing styles reflect their unique voices.

4. Homework Assignment (5 minutes)

• Explain the homework assignment to students.

Homework Assignment: Discovering Your Voice

1. Personal Reflection: Write a diary entry that reflects on a time when you felt a strong emotion (happiness, sadness, or excitement). Use your unique voice to describe your feelings and thoughts.

   Guidelines:

   • Length: 1-2 paragraphs
   • Use descriptive language and personal anecdotes.

2. Voice Exploration: Choose a favorite book or author. Find and write down one quotation that you feel showcases their unique voice. Briefly explain why you believe this is an example of their voice.

Correct Answers to Homework

Diary Entry: (Sample response) My best friend moved away last summer, and I felt like my heart was ripped out. I remember vividly how I sat on the swings all alone, staring at the empty playground. I missed our laughter, the silly games we used to play under the sun. Each day felt a little duller without her here.

Voice Exploration: (Sample response) "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

• This quote showcases the author’s introspective voice, conveying depth and emotion about looking beyond the surface of things.

Conclusion

• Wrap up the lesson by highlighting the importance of discovering one's voice in writing. Invite students to continue exploring their unique voice in future writing assignments.

Assessment

Evaluate student understanding based on their participation in class discussions, their writing samples during the in-class activity, and the quality of their homework assignments.

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This lesson plan adheres to U.S. educational standards to engage sixth-grade students in exploring and expressing their unique writing voice.