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Sept 26 - Jr. American Lit

Sept 26 - Jr. American Lit. Take out: Pencil HW – Complete “The Rattler” and “Talking About Tone” assignment. In Class: Talking About Tone Practice Identifying Tone Goals: Define “tone” Identify tone in a short story. Tone.

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Sept 26 - Jr. American Lit

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  1. Sept 26 - Jr. American Lit Take out: • Pencil HW – Complete “The Rattler” and “Talking About Tone” assignment In Class: • Talking About Tone • Practice • Identifying Tone Goals: • Define “tone” • Identify tone in a short story

  2. Tone • What does the word tone mean? (If you don’t know, or can’t give a good definition, look it up or ask a partner) Write your definition here:

  3. Tone • What does the phrase tone of voice mean? Write your definition below:

  4. Tone • List five words that could describe a person’s tone of voice: (Example: ANGRY)

  5. Tone • Choose a words from your list, and write a single sentence on any topic) that conveys the tone you chose. Be careful not to name the tone itself. Write your word here: ______________________ Write your sentence here: • Now write a short piece of commentary (analysis) explaining the words and tone that you chose, and how those words convey the intended tone.

  6. Practice

  7. “The Rattler” • How does the man feel about what he does in the story? • What impression does the snake give? • What tone words come to mind to describe the feelings in this story? (Hint: there are different by complementary tone words in this story)

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