Talking Like Characters: How Good Readers Bring Dialogue to Life

Talking Like Characters: How Good Readers Bring Dialogue to Life

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English

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial teaches how to read dialogue by adopting the voice of the character speaking. It explains the importance of identifying who is speaking and understanding the character's traits to match the voice accordingly. The tutorial uses examples from the book 'Make Way for Diamond Daniel' to demonstrate how to become characters like Diamond and Mrs. Cordell by adjusting voice pitch and tone based on their characteristics.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What does the reader learn about Mrs. Cordell that helps in voicing her character?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why is it important for a reader to match their voice to the character they are portraying?

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