1. Write about a time your friend had to complete a task. Explain what he/she did and how he/she did it. (5 sentences) Today’s task (right side) 5 minutes

2. * Label the top of the notes with today’s topic (Active and Passive Voice) and date (9/8) * Write the EQ on the line under the topic. * Draw a line to separate notes into a small left section and a large right section. Today’s notes (left side, Cornell style) * Today’s EQ: How can I identify active or passive voice?

3. * To determine the voice, ask: Today’s notes (left side, Cornell style) * 1. What is the subject? * 2. What is being done in the sentence (verb)? * 3. Who/what is doing the action? * 4. Can I put “by zombies” after the verb? * If the answers to 1 and 3 are the same= active voice * If the answers to 1 and 3 are different & 4 is yes= passive voice

4. * Active Voice Today’s notes (left side, Cornell style) * the subject of the sentence is doing the action * therefore, the subject is actively doing something * Sheila dropped the dishes on the floor. * What is the subject? Sheila. * What is the action? Dropped. * Who is doing the action? Sheila. * The voice is:

5. * Passive Voice Today’s notes (left side, Cornell style) * the subject of the sentence is NOT doing the action * therefore, the subject is passively sitting there * The dishes were dropped on the floor. * What is the subject? Dishes. * What is the action? Dropped. * Who is doing the action? Unknown person. * The dishes were dropped by zombies… * The voice is:

6. * Examples: Today’s notes (left side, Cornell style) * 1. She went to the store before going home. * Voice : * 2. The dog was left outside last night. * Voice : * 3. The city council denied the petition. * Voice : * 4. The town was plunged into darkness during the blackout. * Voice:

7. * Using the information on active and passive voice, go back to your paragraph, highlight any active voice sentences and underline any passive voice sentences. * If you have no active voice, choose a sentence and rewrite it. * If you have no passive voice, choose a sentence and rewrite it. Today’s Identify/Correct (right side) 5 minutes

8. * On the left, write a question for each new piece of information or section. * Match the question with where the information starts on the right side. * Write a summary: answer the EQ; explain something(s) that will stick in your memory; ask a question about the information. Finish the notes (left side) 5 minutes