Voice Task Cards

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Card 1: The author’s uses the language in the story to create a -

• A excited voice
• B amazed voice
• C satisfied voice
• D mysterious voice

Card 1: Read the dictionary entry. drank /draNGk/ 1. to swallow a liquid 2. a habit of excess 3. to take in information Which definition best matches the meaning of drank as it is used in the story?

• A Definition 1
• B Definition 2
• C Definition 3

The language at the beginning of the play creates a -

• A worried voice
• B confident voice
• C angry voice
• D sad voice

Which word best describe Khalid throughout the play?

• A humorous
• B informal
• C serious
• D helpful

How does Anthony’s voice change from at the beginning to the end?

• A from angry to happy
• B from frustrated to joyful
• C from nervous to bold
• D from sorry to helpful

Card 3: Which ideas should be included to create a complete summary of the play? Select THREE correct answers.

• A Nadine finds a problem with their checking account.
• C Anthony takes responsibility for the mistake.
• F Nadine and Anthony make a plan to fix their problem.
• B Nadine does not know how much money is in their account.
• D Nadine and Anthony think of ideas.

Card 4: The author uses the words “looked forward to” and “excitement” to create a –

• A cool voice
• B worried voice
• C hopeful voice
• D peaceful voice

Card 4: What lesson did the narrator learn from the past winter? Support your answer with evidence from the story. USE R.A.C.E. TO RESPOND

Card 5: Part A: How does the author’s use of language affect the overall feeling in the story?

• A By expressing a feeling of surprise
• B By creating a feeling of mystery
• C By expressing a feeling of confusion
• D By creating a feeling of fear