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World LiteratureTuesday February 17, 2015

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SSR!

Objectives

SWBAT identify inconsistent tone and word choice in writing.

SWBAT use consistent tone and word choice in writing.

Think, Write, Share

What is the tone of an essay? How are you able to pinpoint the tone?

Tone

Tone is a literary compound of composition, which encompasses the attitudes toward the subject and toward the audience implied in a literary work. Tone may be formal, informal, intimate, solemn, somber, playful, serious, ironic, condescending, or many other possible attitudes.

Today we will be focusing on Formal vs Informal

Formal: Professional Informal: Casual

Avoid using colloquial words/expressions (substitute with children, man/boy, wonderful, many, etc.)

Avoid contractions (write out full words – cannot, will not, should not, etc.).

Write in third person Formal: Avoid clichés (use many, was absent, etc.)

Avoid addressing readers using second person pronouns (use one, one’s, the reader, the reader’s, etc.)

Avoid using abbreviated words (use full versions – like photograph, television, etc.)

Longer and more complex sentences are preferred (short simple sentences reflects poorly on the writer)

May use colloquial words/expressions (kids, guy, awesome, a lot, etc.).

May use contractions (can’t, won’t, shouldn’t, etc.).

May use first, second, or third person.

May address readers using second person pronouns (you, your, etc)

May use abbreviated words (photo, TV, etc)

May use short and simple sentences.

Formal vs Informal

What’s Wrong??

When writing a term paper, the one thing you’ve got to remember is to use authoritative sources. These are vital if the paper is to persuade the intended audience. Reliable sources can be found everywhere from the library down the street to the internet. Internet sources must be used cautiously, since some sites are just run by wackos; nonetheless, some sites do provide quality information. Once the writer has found her sources, she must remember to cite them properly in order to avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism is bad. Citation styles vary across the disciplines, but they can usually be figured out with a proper style manual.

What’s Wrong??

When writing a term paper, the one thing you’ve got to remember is to use authoritative sources. These are vital if the paper is to persuade the intended audience. Reliable sources can be found everywhere from the library down the street to the internet. Internet sources must be used cautiously, since some sites are just run by wackos; nonetheless, some sites do provide quality information. Once the writer has found her sources, she must remember to cite them properly in order to avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism is bad. Citation styles vary across the disciplines, but they can usually be figured out with a proper style manual.

Remain Consistent!

When you write or speak, it is important to be consistent in your style and tone. The style and tone in writing and speaking needs to match the purpose for writing or speaking.

For example, you should use a casual style and tone if you are writing an e-mail to a friend. You should use a more formal style and tone if you are writing a report for your social studies assignment.

Style refers to the way you put your writing together. It refers to your choice of sentence patterns, your overall choice of words, and the specific vocabulary you use.

Tone refers to how you say or write something. You might choose a serious tone for a serious topic and a humorous tone for a funny story.

How to Maintain Consistency?

To maintain a consistent style and tone, be sure that you say what you mean. The more you know about what you are writing or speaking about, the more precise your message will be. The style and tone should match your purpose for communicating and should be consistent throughout the message.

Avoid these common mistakes that interfere with maintaining a consistent style and tone…

AVOID!!!!

Avoid using too many words.

Sentence with too many filler words:Almost all of the children usually thought that the ending of the story was a surprise for all.Better example:Most children thought the ending of the story was a surprise.

AVOID!!!!

Avoid using two words that mean the same thing.

Sentence with two words that mean the same thing:All too often people frequently remember only the hardships and difficulties of the journey.Better example:People frequently remember only the difficulties of the journey.

AVOID!!!!

Avoid a choppy style by varying sentence length and structure.

Example of choppy style:George Washington is known as the father of our country. He commanded the revolutionary army. He served as the first president.Varied sentence lengths and patterns:Known as the father of our country, Washington served as the first president. Earlier, he had commanded the revolutionary army.

PRACTICE

Use the handout to practice consistent tone and word choice.

Homework

Read Barbie-Q by Sandra Cisneros and answer the discussion questions.

Grammar Exam on Friday! Below a 75% means mandatory office hours

Thursday, February 19, 2015

SSR

Objective

SWBAT implement reading test taking strategies.

SWBAT use consistent tone and word choice in simple passages.

Reading Test Taking Strategies

Read the handout and highlight/put a star next to 3 strategies you would like to use when taking a reading test.

Let’s Practice

Reading ACT Passages

30 questions

25 minutes

Tone and Word Choice Practice

Select 5 sentences in Barbie-Q. Alter the tone/word choice. Highlight your alterations and remember to write both the original and new sentences.

Homework

Create a thorough study guide with the following Q3 CRS(s) for tomorrows exam!

HW: 15 points

Colons

Semicolons

Reflexive Pronouns

Apostrophes w/ Irregular Nouns

Idiomatic Prepositions

Past/Present Participle

Unusual Subject Verb Agreement

Nonessential Information

Friday, February 20, 2015

Q3 Exam

Below a 75% means mandatory office hours next week!

TPCASTT

The Rose That Grew From Concrete

by Tupac Shakur.

Homework

Finish TPCASTT

Think of your favorite song. Print the lyrics. Read and analyze the lyrics and write down its true message. On Monday we may listen and her your analysis