Lesson 5What’s

in a Name?

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.

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 effecto Syntax: arrangement of words and the order of

grammatical elements in a sentenceo 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: Names5 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?

“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.

What is significant about names?

By yourself, read the texts again and markareas where you notice imagery, diction,

and syntax that reflect the speaker. Label the sections.

Grammar!• Blank sheet of paper to take notes on and add to

Grammar Section!

Sentence Types

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 TicketComplete 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.