Thursday-Friday,+September+9-10

=Objectives =
 * to demonstrate prior knowledge of English frameworks on the target test pre-test
 * to familiarize self with words frequently used to identify tone
 * to recognize ways that writers create tone in writing

=Activity 1 = Take the multiple choice pre-test for the English 10 target test.

=Independent Reading = When you finish your test, read and journal. As you read and journal, use a sticky note to mark your place on one paragraph that you feel strongly conveys a certain tone. After reading, copy and complete the following chart. Be ready to show Mrs. Harmon an entry in your journal about the author's tone.



=Activity 2 =

Discuss the differences in tone between the original (1964) trailer 1A 2A 3A and the remake 1A 2A 3A

As a class, decide on 3 words for each trailer that describe the tone.

=Activity 3 =

Work with your group to put the tone words in your assigned category on the thermometer ranging from weakest to strongest. Make sure to write down the definitions of words that you are not familiar with.

= Homework = Read and journal! Do the attached worksheet on Denotation and Connotation.