Monday,+September+26

Bell Ringer
What is TONE? You can precisely identify an author's tone using DIDLS. It is essential that you have the vocabulary to really nail the author's tone! Check out these flashcards! media type="custom" key="10610526" Here are a few tone words that you should know: [|laudatory] [|lugubrious] [|nostalgic] [|sardonic]

How would you characterize the tone of the picture of your hometown that you brought for homework? Does that match up with the attitude you have for this place? Your tone will control the words you choose in describing this setting.

Discussion: Socratic Seminars

 * Watch model discussion
 * Discuss qualities of the discussion. How did they keep the conversation moving? How did they use the text? What are some general rules for a mature discussion? (Make class chart)
 * Take 10 minutes to complete the graphic organizer for chapter 3 of //Of Mice and Men//. It is important that you do this **individually**, or the discussion just won't work.
 * Number into inside/outside groups. Each group gets 7 minutes in the inside group to discuss. Outside group takes notes- "Talked About" and "Not Talked About"

To think about: All analytical writing based on what did the author say, what did he really mean, and, ultimately, so what! This is what conversations should be about!

Mini Lesson: Describing Setting

 * Look at 1st two paragraphs in //Of Mice and Men//.
 * Talk about the setting. What is it's significance? How is it described? Look at DIDLS- What tone is Steinbeck taking towards this place?
 * Look at my model picture of the Arcade Restaurant in Memphis. What tone does it portray?
 * Brainstorm description. Think about the place's significance. Think of all of the senses.

Independent Practice
Create a web to brainstorm for your picture.

Homework

 * Finish web.
 * Read chapter 4 (ending on page 83)- Remember to annotate on post-its!
 * Look for vocabulary!