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1 November 27, 2018 P. Cook

2 DO NOW Do-Now: (Identify elements of poetry) Read the line from the poem. Is the moon tired? She looks so pale. What type of figurative language is used in this poem? The author uses to describe.

3 Homework-Identifying Tone in Text - due block day 1. Do-Now: (Identify elements of poetry) 2. Vocabulary 3.2 (tone, mood, connotation, denotation, author s craft) 3. Continue annotating Life Doesn t Frighten Me by Maya Angelou Complete Mentor Texts Analysis sheets to identify parts of poetry 4. Identifying Tone in Text 5. Library 6.Independent Reading/Conferencing (Grade Level) 7. Read Patina or Ghost 8. (If time) Poetry Analysis (Identify elements of poetry, including sound devices and figurative language) of Change by Charlotte Zolotow p. 604.Complete the mentor text chart.

4 Poetry Mentor Text Analysis Use your annotated version of Life Doesn t Frighten Me to complete the Poetry Mentor Text Analysis in your group.

5 Poetry Mentor Text Analysis Use your annotated version of Life Doesn t Frighten Me to complete the Poetry Mentor Text Analysis in your group. Now meet with a partner and compare the following: 1. Speaker 2. Sound Device example 3. Imagery example 4. Structure 5. Meaning (message)

6 Vocabulary 3.2 Word/part of speech 1. tone (noun) Forms/ Synonym attitude Definition and Sentence Definition: The writer s attitude toward his or her subject. Example: The tone of the speaker in Life Doesn t Frighten Me is fearless.

7 Vocabulary 3.2 Word/part of speech 2. mood (noun) Forms/ Synonym atmosphere Definition and Sentence Definition: The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for a reader. Example: The overall mood created by Ray Bradbury in All Summer in a Day is gloomy.

8 Vocabulary 3.2 Word/part of speech 3. connotation (noun) Forms/ Synonym Synonym: association Definition and Sentence Definition: Connotation is the idea or feeling associated with a word, as opposed to its dictionary definition. Sentence: The word terrified has a much stronger connotation than the word scared.

9 Vocabulary 3.2 Word/part of speech 4. denotation (noun) Forms/ Synonym Synonym: definition, meaning Definition and Sentence Definition: A word s denotation is its dictionary definition. Sentence: The words home and house have a similar denotation, but a different connotation.

10 Vocabulary 3.2 Word/part of speech 5. author s craft (noun) Forms/ Synonym Synonym: style, technique Definition and Sentence Definition: The author s manner of writing. It involves HOW something is said rather than WHAT is said. Style is how the author uses literary devices to create tone and mood. Sentence: I found the author s craft in The Hobbit to include lots of overly complicated plot details.

11 Select at least 3 tone words that best express the author s attitude. Identifying Tone in Text Read each statement. Decide if the tone is positive, negative, or neutral. Underline details (descriptive words, character s thoughts, character s actions, sensory and figurative language) that help convey tone in the passage.

12 Identifying Tone Practice Everybody saw me. Although they didn t say out loud, Man, that s ugly, I heard the buzz-buzz of gossip and even laughter that I know was meant for me. From The Jacket by Gary Soto.

13 Identifying Tone in Text Bitter having a strong and often unpleasant flavor that is the opposite of sweet. Causing painful emotions; felt or experienced in a strong and unpleasant way.

14 Examples One Pager assignment due Monday

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