11.14 - Poem Tone Map

We started class with the set 6 roots and prefixes quiz today. People also handed in their revisions for the Anthem set one double entry journals and the revisions of Anthem chapter one annotations.

Following this we looked at how the tone used in a piece of writing can be expressed verbally. To do this, we looked at the sentence "I never said she stole my wallet" and how the tone and meaning of that sentence can be changed by placing emphasis on different words (example sheet below). Everyone worked with a partner to identify changes in meaning and tone and then we came together as a class and people shared out their interpretations.

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Next, we looked at how the tone in a poem can be mapped out to better understand how it should be read and recited. Poetry Out Loud uses the poem "Jenny Kissed Me" to show this:

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Everyone then had the rest of the period to write out their own poem and map out its tones (see handout). I was on hand to check in with people and talk about their poems as necessary.


Handouts:

Tone Map

Homework:

If you did not do so in class, finish mapping out the tone of your poem for homework.

Memorize your Poetry Out Loud poem (recitations are on Thursday, 11/20 and Friday, 11/21).

Prepare for the set 6 roots and prefixes quiz on Friday.
Set 6 Roots and Prefixes - Word List

Revisions: 
Dystopian Writing Assignment (due by Friday, Nov. 21)