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Writing Series: The Importance of Verb Selection - Passive and Active Voice

Completed by 5 learners
Ages 13-18
Live One-Time Class
In this one time course, students will learn about active and passive voice and how to write in the active voice for academic papers.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(65 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
1-12 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours
Assessment
There will be an informal assessment based on student participation in class.

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11
It's easy to write like we talk. This writing is informal and may be used for basic communications with friends and family, but are you prepared to compose a formal paper for your teachers and professors when they assign one? Have you learned the difference between passive and active voice?

Passive and active voice are different constructions and when asked to write formally, many students write in the passive voice because they think it "sounds" more academic. Each structure serves a purpose. Active voice often improves clarity by making it clear who is taking the action in the sentence, but passive voice helps avoid repetition. 

We will examine verb choice and sentence structure to correctly determine if it is passive or active voice. Then students will practice revising sentences and finally creating their own active voice sentences.  

I look forward to helping your student become a better writer. 

Every learner in my classroom is important to me, and I want each learner to feel comfortable. I want to address the needs of each student. Therefore, if you feel your student has special needs I should take into consideration please feel free to share those with me in a message.

Learning Goals

Students will

identify verbs in a variety of contexts.

analyze verbs to determine whether constructions rely on active or passive voice.

draw conclusions about how to match active and passive voice to their writing situation.

choose verbs (active or passive) appropriate for the audience and purpose of their writing.

Other Details

Supply List
Students will need paper and pencil.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined January, 2021
4.9
65reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Education from Virginia State University
Bachelor's Degree in English from Mary Washington College
I have been an English teacher for 24 years with extensive experience teaching writing to students at all levels preparing them for success in the future.

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