Lacey Walker and the Impact of Talking
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Objective
I can analyze how Lacey Walker's excessive talking impacts her relationships and communication.
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Warm-up video
Mrs. M in the Library · 4:11
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Lacey Walker was known as a non-stop talker, often being told to be quiet by her family and teacher.
- 2
After losing her voice, Lacey realized that she had never noticed how funny her friend Nadine was or that she could get a gold star for listening in class.
- 3
After regaining her voice, Lacey still liked to talk, but she also learned to listen to others, especially her family.
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Practice
10 questions
Before Lacey lost her voice, how did her family and teacher typically react to her talking?
What was one positive thing that happened when Lacey lost her voice and why did it happen?
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Exit ticket
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“How did losing her voice change Lacey Walker's relationship with her brother? Provide specific details from the story to support your answer.”
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