Voice Whizardry: 36 Discovery Activities to Develop Personal Writing Voice (Maupin House)

Discover Voice Whizardry and banish dull, formula driven writing from your classroom! The 36 discovery activities found in this unique resource are designed to release, encourage and celebrate the personal writing styles of students in grades 4-8. Students learn to recognize the subtle elements of voice, expand their vocabulary, adapt their personal writing voices to specific audiences and genres, and turn boring write-on-demand prompts into "Hot Topics" full of individual personality. The growth you'll see in writing quality will earn higher scores on state-assessment tests! Suggested literary models and student writing samples illustrating voice in both narrative and expository writing are included. Plus, follow the teacher discoveries and explore your own voice before introducing each skill to your students. Perfect for Professional Growth and/or Development Plans.