1. Reading with a Voice that Matches the Character
RL 2.6 Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.

2. Our purpose for reading
Today I will learn how to read dialogue with a voice that matches the character.

3. Let’s Review
Read dialogue with a voice that matches the character RL 2.6
Asked and answered questions about key details RL 2.1
Analyzed the point of view of the main characters RL 2.6
Determined the central message of the story: Don’t talk to strangers! Rl 2.2
Described how the characters responded to the events and challenges RL 2.3
Compared and contrasted two versions Rl 2.9

4. Why should I learn this?
Good readers DON’T sound like robots! Understanding a character’s voice helps you understand the story. You will sound like a ROCK STAR when you read!

5. What is Dialogue? Dialogue:
A conversation between two or more characters in a story.

6. Examples of Dialogue
Allow me to escort you. You never know what might be lurking about.
You’re too kind.

7. How do I read dialogue with a voice that matches the character?
Now What?
How do I read dialogue with a voice that matches the character?

8. 1) Pause and think! Ask: Who is speaking?
3 Simple Steps
1) Pause and think! Ask: Who is speaking?
2) Think about the character. What clues does the author give you?
3) Read the text in a voice that matches the character.

9. What do we know about the Wolf?
charming
clever
wicked
large
smart
hungry

10. Author’s clues Dialogue
Read like the Wolf!
Author’s clues Dialogue
But the wolf had such charming manners. “And where are you going, sweet thing?” he said. “Tasty”, he said, patting his belly, “so tasty.”

11. What do we know about Red?
kind
worried
considerate
scared

12. Read like Red!
“I’m on my way to visit Granny, who lives in the pretty yellow house on the other side of the woods,” said Red Riding Hood.
“Why, Granny,” she said, “what big eyes you have.”

13. Evaluate the Reader 2 1 3 Use the rubric to give the reader a 3, 2, 1
Be prepared to justify your score
First Reading
Second Reading 2 1 3

14. Practice with a partner
Partner A= Red Riding Hood
Partner B= Wolf
Practice reading with a voice that matches the character. Use the rubric to give your partner feedback. Be prepared to present your dialogue to the class.
During Centers, you will record your voice using the Recorder App on the IPADS!

15. What did we learn today?
Today I learned how to read dialogue with a voice that matches the character.

16. Name:_____________________ Partner:_____________________ Highlight the Wolf’s dialogue, then Underline Red’s dialogue. Practice reading with a voice that matches the character. “Who is it?” he called out in his sweetest granny voice. “It is I, your little granddaughter,” said Red Riding Hood. “The door is unlocked,” said the wolf. Red Riding Hood was so distressed at seeing her grandmother so changed. “Why, Granny,” she said, “what big eyes you have.” “The better to see you, my dear,” said the wolf. “And Granny, what long arms you have.” “The better to hug you, my dear,” said the wolf. “And Granny, what big teeth you have.” “THE BETTER TO EAT YOU, MY DEAR!” cried the wolf.