Voices of Modern Culture

Activity1.18Sharing Your VoiceSUGGESTED Learning Strategies: Drafting, Marking the Draft,RAFT, Adding, Deleting, Rearranging, Substituting, SOAPSTone, GraphicOrganizer, Sharing and Responding, Self-Editing/Peer EditingLook back at the list of roles you created in Activity 1.17. Choose oneof the voices you listed there that you would feel comfortable sharingwith others. Copy the voice, its description, and the examples of thingsyou would typically say in that voice below. You may add additionaldescription and examples.VoiceDescriptionof the VoiceSubjects TypicallyDiscussed in This VoiceWords or Phrases TypicallyUsed in This VoiceWriting Prompt: Now use these notes as you write a paragraph aboutthe topic of your choice in the voice you have chosen to share withothers. Keep in mind that you are demonstrating the voice, not trying todescribe the voice.As you write, consider the purpose of the writing, the audience, thetone, and the occasion. Be sure that your subject matter and wordchoice reflect the voice as accurately as possible. Use a separate sheetof paper for your response.© 2011 College Board. All rights reserved.Reflection: What have you learned about your own voices?48 SpringBoard® English Textual Power Level 5