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Grammar Café
Active and Passive
Active & Passive Voice
This includes:
This includes the following items:

Stories for independent and group work for active and

Four stories from

passive voice

Open-ended central idea question

Aesop’s Fables to
Authentic text excerpt

Open-ended point of view question

practice verb
Performance task that requires students
to compare and contrast the structures of
each and analyze how the differing structures
voice with both
contribute to its meaning and style

Answer key

independent and
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Grammar Café with Active and Passive Voice
Which sentences are written in active voice and which
are written in passive voice? Label those in active
voice with an A and those in passive voice with a P.
(L.8.1b)
NOTE CATCHER:
The Monkey and the Camel
The Beasts of the forest gave a splendid show. The
Monkey stood up and danced. The group loved his
performance, and he bowed to the loud applause. The
Camel was envious of the praises given to the Monkey.
He wanted to gain the same praise, so he stood to dance
for the group. He danced about in such a funny a way that for the group. He danced about in such a funny a way that
the Beasts chased him away from the show. The Beasts
made fun of the Camel anytime they saw him again.
adapted from "The Monkey and the Camel" by Aesop
Which sentences are written in active voice and which
are written in passive voice? Label those in active
voice with an A and those in passive voice with a P.
(L.8.1b)
NOTE CATCHER:
The Camel
When man first saw a camel, he was so frightened that
he ran away. He was scared of the camel's large size, tall
bumps, and long front teeth. After many years, man
finally gathered the courage to approach a camel. The
animal had a meek and gentle nature. Soon afterwards,
man was able to put a bridle in a camel's mouth. The
camel allowed itself to be ridden and led by a child. Now,
the camel is one of the most important and helpful
animals to people in the desert.
adapted from "The Camel" by Aesop
DATE:_____________________ P:______
This is your final answer. Highlight the sentences that
use active voice in pink and those that use passive
voice in yellow. (L.8.1b)
The Monkey and the Camel
The Beasts of the forest gave a splendid show. The
Monkey stood up and danced. The group loved his
performance, and he bowed to the loud applause. The
Camel was envious of the praises given to the Monkey.
He wanted to gain the same praise, so he stood to dance
the Beasts chased him away from the show. The Beasts
made fun of the Camel anytime they saw him again.
adapted from "The Monkey and the Camel" by Aesop
This is your final answer. Highlight the sentences that
use active voice in pink and those that use passive
voice in yellow. (L.8.1b)
The Camel
When man first saw a camel, he was so frightened that
he ran away. He was scared of the camel's large size, tall
bumps, and long front teeth. After many years, man
finally gathered the courage to approach a camel. The
animal had a meek and gentle nature. Soon afterwards,
man was able to put a bridle in a camel's mouth. The
camel allowed itself to be ridden and led by a child. Now,
the camel is one of the most important and helpful
animals to people in the desert.
adapted from "The Camel" by Aesop
2014 Creations by Ce Ce Gregory
Which sentences are written in active voice and which
are written in passive voice? Label those in active
voice with an A and those in passive voice with a P.
(L.8.1b)
NOTE CATCHER:
The Travelers and the Plane Tree
Two travelers were worn out by the heat of the
summer sun. They rested at noon under the wide
branches of a plane tree. As they rested under its shade,
one of the travelers said to the other, “The plane tree is a
useless tree! It bears no fruit, and it does not give any
service to man.”
The plane tree said, “You are ungrateful fellows! You
describe me as useless, yet you sit and recover under the
shade of my branches?”
adapted from "The Travelers and the Plane Tree" by Aesop
Which sentences are written in active voice and which
are written in passive voice? Label those in active
voice with an A and those in passive voice with a P.
(L.8.1b)
NOTE CATCHER:
The Wind and the Sun
The Wind and the Sun were arguing about who was
stronger. Suddenly, they saw a traveler coming down the
road, and the Sun said, “I see a way to decide our
argument. Whichever of us can cause that traveler to take
off his cloak shall be the winner. You begin.” So the Sun
hid behind a cloud, and the Wind began to blow as hard
as it could upon the traveler. He blew cold, rough, and
powerful winds. But the harder he blew, the more closely
the traveler wrapped his cloak around him. The Wind
gave up in despair. Then the Sun came out and shone
happily in all his glory upon the traveler. The traveler felt
warmed by the gentle Sun and took off his cloak.
adapted from "The Wind and the Sun" by Aesop
This is your final answer. Highlight the sentences that
use active voice in pink and those that use passive
voice in yellow. (L.8.1b)
The Travelers and the Plane Tree
Two travelers were worn out by the heat of the
summer sun. They rested at noon under the wide
branches of a plane tree. As they rested under its shade,
one of the travelers said to the other, “The plane tree is a
useless tree! It bears no fruit, and it does not give any
service to man.”
The plane tree said, “You are ungrateful fellows! You
describe me as useless, yet you sit and recover under the
shade of my branches?”
adapted from "The Travelers and the Plane Tree" by Aesop
This is your final answer. Highlight the sentences that
use active voice in pink and those that use passive
voice in yellow. (L.8.1b)
The Wind and the Sun
The Wind and the Sun were arguing about who was
stronger. Suddenly, they saw a traveler coming down the
road, and the Sun said, “I see a way to decide our
argument. Whichever of us can cause that traveler to take
off his cloak shall be the winner. You begin.” So the Sun
hid behind a cloud, and the Wind began to blow as hard
as it could upon the traveler. He blew cold, rough, and
powerful winds. But the harder he blew, the more closely
the traveler wrapped his cloak around him. The Wind
gave up in despair. Then the Sun came out and shone
happily in all his glory upon the traveler. The traveler felt
warmed by the gentle Sun and took off his cloak.
adapted from "The Wind and the Sun" by Aesop
2014 Creations by Ce Ce Gregory
NAME:____________________________________
Grammar Café with Active and Passive Voice
Which sentences are written in active voice and which
are written in passive voice? Label those in active
voice with an A and those in passive voice with a P.
(L.8.1b)
NOTE CATCHER:
The Monkey and the Camel
The Beasts of the forest gave a splendid show. The
Monkey stood up and danced. The group loved his
performance, and he bowed to the loud applause. The
Camel was envious of the praises given to the Monkey.
He wanted to gain the same praise, so he stood to dance
for the group. He danced about in such a funny a way that for the group. He danced about in such a funny a way that
the Beasts chased him away from the show. The Camel
was made fun of by the Beasts anytime they saw him
again.
adapted from "The Monkey and the Camel" by Aesop
Which sentences are written in active voice and which
are written in passive voice? Label those in active
voice with an A and those in passive voice with a P.
(L.8.1b)
NOTE CATCHER:
The Camel
When man first saw a camel, he was so frightened that
he ran away. He was scared of the camel's large size, tall
bumps, and long front teeth. After many years, man
finally gathered the courage to approach a camel. The
animal had a meek and gentle nature. Soon afterwards,
man was able to put a bridle in a camel's mouth. The
camel allowed itself to be ridden and led by a child. Now,
the camel is one of the most important and helpful
animals to people in the desert.
adapted from "The Camel" by Aesop
DATE:_____________________ #:______
This is your final answer. Highlight the sentences that
use active voice in pink and those that use passive
voice in yellow. (L.8.1b)
The Monkey and the Camel
The Beasts of the forest gave a splendid show. The
Monkey stood up and danced. The group loved his
performance, and he bowed to the loud applause. The
Camel was envious of the praises given to the Monkey.
He wanted to gain the same praise, so he stood to dance
the Beasts chased him away from the show. The Camel
was made fun of by the Beasts anytime they saw him
again.
adapted from "The Monkey and the Camel" by Aesop
This is your final answer. Highlight the sentences that
use active voice in pink and those that use passive
voice in yellow. (L.8.1b)
The Camel
When man first saw a camel, he was so frightened that
he ran away. He was scared of the camel's large size, tall
bumps, and long front teeth. After many years, man
finally gathered the courage to approach a camel. The
animal had a meek and gentle nature. Soon afterwards,
man was able to put a bridle in a camel's mouth. The
camel allowed itself to be ridden and led by a child. Now,
the camel is one of the most important and helpful
animals to people in the desert.
adapted from "The Camel" by Aesop
2014 Creations by Ce Ce Gregory
Which sentences are written in active voice and which
are written in passive voice? Label those in active
voice with an A and those in passive voice with a P.
(L.8.1b)
NOTE CATCHER:
The Travelers and the Plane Tree
Two travelers were worn out by the heat of the
summer sun. They rested at noon under the wide
branches of a plane tree. As they rested under its shade,
one of the travelers said to the other, “The plane tree is a
useless tree! It bears no fruit, and it does not give any
service to man.”
The plane tree said, “You are ungrateful fellows! You
describe me as useless, yet you sit and recover under the
shade of my branches?”
adapted from "The Travelers and the Plane Tree" by Aesop
Which sentences are written in active voice and which
are written in passive voice? Label those in active
voice with an A and those in passive voice with a P.
(L.8.1b)
NOTE CATCHER:
The Wind and the Sun
The Wind and the Sun were arguing about who was
stronger. Suddenly, they saw a traveler coming down the
road, and the Sun said, “I see a way to decide our
argument. Whichever of us can cause that traveler to take
off his cloak shall be the winner. You begin.” So the Sun
hid behind a cloud, and the Wind began to blow as hard
as it could upon the traveler. He blew cold, rough, and
powerful winds. But the harder he blew, the more closely
the traveler wrapped his cloak around him. The Wind
gave up in despair. Then the Sun came out and shone
happily in all his glory upon the traveler. The traveler felt
warmed by the gentle Sun. He took off his cloak.
adapted from "The Wind and the Sun" by Aesop
This is your final answer. Highlight the sentences that
use active voice in pink and those that use passive
voice in yellow. (L.8.1b)
The Travelers and the Plane Tree
Two travelers were worn out by the heat of the
summer sun. They rested at noon under the wide
branches of a plane tree. As they rested under its shade,
one of the travelers said to the other, “The plane tree is a
useless tree! It bears no fruit, and it does not give any
service to man.”
The plane tree said, “You are ungrateful fellows! You
describe me as useless, yet you sit and recover under the
shade of my branches?”
adapted from "The Travelers and the Plane Tree" by Aesop
This is your final answer. Highlight the sentences that
use active voice in pink and those that use passive
voice in yellow. (L.8.1b)
The Wind and the Sun
The Wind and the Sun were arguing about who was
stronger. Suddenly, they saw a traveler coming down the
road, and the Sun said, “I see a way to decide our
argument. Whichever of us can cause that traveler to take
off his cloak shall be the winner. You begin.” So the Sun
hid behind a cloud, and the Wind began to blow as hard
as it could upon the traveler. He blew cold, rough, and
powerful winds. But the harder he blew, the more closely
the traveler wrapped his cloak around him. The Wind
gave up in despair. Then the Sun came out and shone
happily in all his glory upon the traveler. The traveler felt
warmed by the gentle Sun. He took off his cloak.
adapted from "The Wind and the Sun" by Aesop
2014 Creations by Ce Ce Gregory
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