Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Learning Objectives:
I can…

  • critically analyze a poem
  • analyze a speaker's use of inflection to convey thoughts and emotions
  • present a dramatic text convincingly
  • understand and apply the key elements of poetic analysis

Opening:
1. Spelling Bee Practice today during tutorials

2. Expository Essays D and E.

3. Reread "Choices" by Nikki Giovanni

4. Review the following term in your journal:
Inflection: when speaking or reading aloud, varying the tone and pitch of the voice.

  • pitch
  • volume
  • tempo
  • phrasing

Work Period:
5. TPCASTT "Choices" modeled and filled in on page 285.

6. Complete the questions on page 286

7. #5, we'll work through together as a group, following the directions


Closing:
8. Journal: Why is inflection so important when reading a poem aloud, or even silently?

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