1. Lesson 5 What’s in a Name?

2. Bell Ringer Open to page 7. Write the definitions for the following terms as defined on page 7. Voice Diction Syntax Imagery *Next to Diction, write WORD CHOICE. *Next to Syntax, write SENTENCE ORGANIZATION.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Journal: Names 5 Minutes Respond briefly to the following: o What is important about names? o What is important about your own name? o How do you feel about your name? o Would you ever change your name?

7. “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.

8. Grammar! Blank sheet of paper to take notes on and add to Grammar Section!

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.