Lesson 5
What’s
in a
Name?
Bell Ringer
Open to page 7. Write the definitions for the following
terms as defined on page 7.
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Voice
Diction
Syntax
Imagery
*Next to Diction, write WORD CHOICE.
*Next to Syntax, write SENTENCE ORGANIZATION.
Name that Voice!
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1fIH6GMIJg
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdBV7LTd07g
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj0BPsDtVog
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kffacxfA7G4
Page 7 Partner Work: 5
Minutes
• Listen as I read four different
descriptions of pizza.
• Working with a partner, analyze the
speaker’s voice looking at the
following:
o Diction: Word choice intended to convey a certain effect
o Syntax: arrangement of words and the order of
grammatical elements in a sentence
o Imagery: words or phrases a writer uses to represent person,
objects, actions, feelings and ideas using five senses
Page 5 Individual Work: 6
Minutes
• Using the information you and your
partner discussed, fill in the graphic
organizer on page 5 by yourself.
• Think about each of the elements in
the boxes at the top and how they
relate to the speakers.
Journal: Names
5 Minutes
• Respond briefly to the following:
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What is important about names?
What is important about your own name?
How do you feel about your name?
Would you ever change your name?
“My Name”
“Why Couldn’t I Have Been names Ashley?”
• Listen and follow along as I read to you; pay
attention to what is said about names, and how the
author’s voice affects the writing/characters.
Grammar!
• Blank sheet of paper to take notes on and add to
Grammar Section!
Simple Sentence
• A sentence using one independent
clause (a mini sentence that can
stand on its own)
• Sally ate jelly beans for breakfast.
• My aunt enjoyed the cows at the fair.
Compound Sentence
• A sentence with two or more
independent clauses.
• The clown jumped out of the box, and
the children screamed bloody murder.
• The t-rex dinosaur has tiny arms, and
he cannot make his own bed.
Complex Sentence
• A sentence with on independent clause
and one subordinate clause (a clause that
cannot stand alone as a sentence)
• While the clown made animal balloons, little
Sally was crying for her mom.
• Poor Billy was running for help, after the dog
had bitten him.
Compound-Complex
Sentence
• A sentence with two or more independent clauses
and one or more subordinate clauses
• Gunther should never have bought the puppy after
it peed on him; he wanted to impress Gabby, who
loved puppies to death.
• Now, read back through “Ashley” and find one
example of each sentence. Highlight them in
separate colors.
Homework!
• Page 12 in SpringBoard Books
• Complete the graphic organizer for both
texts we read today in class.
• Using the graphic organizer and your journal
on names, produce a revised version on
your thoughts on the importance of names.
• Create either an essay or poem that
describes your name and who you are.
Exit Ticket
Complete the following on a separate sheet of paper.
1. In your own words, describe what voice is and give
an example of it.
2. Give an example of how diction, syntax, or
imagery impact an author’s voice.