Sharing your writing with others

English · Writing Composition · ages 5-11

Name ______________________ Date ____________

What can you do to share your story with your class?
- Hide it in your bag
- Read it aloud to them
- Erase it
When you read your writing aloud, how should your voice sound?
- Loud and clear
- Very quiet
- Mumbled
You can type your writing on a computer or tablet.
Circle one: True False
Which tool would help you publish your writing?
- A tablet
- A pillow
- A shoe
Ben wants his whole class to hear his story. What should he do?
- Whisper it to one friend
- Read it very fast and quiet
- Read it in a clear, loud voice
Reading your writing in a mumble helps your class understand it.
Circle one: True False
Leo finished his story. He wants his grandma far away to read it too. What is the best way?
- Only read it in his room
- Whisper it out the window
- Type it and send it on a computer
Zoe read her story looking at the floor. She spoke in a soft voice. Her class could not hear her. What went wrong?
- She read too many pages
- She did not speak loud or look up
- She used a tablet

Answer key

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Read it aloud to them · Reading aloud lets your class hear your story.
Loud and clear · A loud, clear voice helps everyone hear your words.
True · Yes, typing is one way to publish your writing.
A tablet · A tablet or computer lets you type up your writing.
Read it in a clear, loud voice · Speaking loud and clear helps the whole class hear your story.
False · Mumbling makes words hard to hear. Speak clearly instead.
Type it and send it on a computer · Typing your story lets people far away read it too.
She did not speak loud or look up · Speaking softly and looking down makes it hard for others to hear you.