CurriculumGrade 2English Language Arts

Who Is Talking?

Aligned to RL.2.6 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.

What this lesson teaches

Each character can think and feel a different way. When you read aloud, use a different voice for each one.

Worked example

A big dog says 'Woof!' in a deep, slow voice. A tiny mouse says 'Eek!' in a high, quick voice.

Practice questions

  1. Find the words two different characters say in a story.
  2. Read one character's part in a loud voice and another's in a soft voice.
  3. Explain how two characters feel differently about the same thing.

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En español

¿Quién habla?

Cada personaje puede pensar y sentir de manera distinta. Cuando lees en voz alta, usa una voz diferente para cada uno.

Ejemplo: Un perro grande dice '¡Guau!' con voz grave y lenta. Un ratón pequeño dice '¡Iik!' con voz aguda y rápida.

More Reading: Literature lessons

Story Structure: Beginning, Middle, EndRL.2.5Story QuestionsRL.2.1The Lesson in a StoryRL.2.2How Characters ActRL.2.3Words That SingRL.2.4Pictures Help You ReadRL.2.7

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