Choice and Style

May 8, 2017

E.Q: Analyze poetry and identify figurative language.

Take notes on author's choice.

Practice analyzing passages for author's choice.

I can analyze poetry and identify figurative language.

I can take notes on author's choice.

I can practice analyzing passages for author's choice.

Starter: 

NC Test Tutorial

Vocabulary: 

Word: Author's Choice

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: The style in writing can be defined as the way a writer writes and it is the technique which an individual author uses in his writing. It varies from author to author and depends upon one's syntax, word choice, and tone.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Read about defining style at ReadWriteThink.

Activity: 

1.  Tuft of Flowers by Robert Frost Review

Read through the poems and complete questions 1-8.

For the questions that require writing just write a short response.

2.  Elements of Literary Style Checklist

Annotate the handout.

3.  Demonstrating a Way to Analyze

We will read through this together.

Reflect on the think aloud.

4.  Practice

Read the passage from Their Eyes Were Watching God.

Complete the style analysis worksheet with a partner to practice.

Closure:

How confident do you feel understand author's choice using the learning target?

Explain.