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=Don't have your book? Read the full text online! = = = = = =Vote for Who's Who!!= = = = = =Bell Ringer: Freewrite about chapter 3 = Write the conversation that Curley has at the supper table with his father and his wife about what happened to his hand.

Word Study
Complete the Vocab chart as you read chapters 4 & 5.

Read and Discuss pg.38-66

 * Partner-Pair-Share: Compare notes. What are some annotations you made? Some thoughts you had or things you noticed?
 * Discuss as a class.

Simile: A comparison using the words "like" or "as." For example, "Her hands are like ice cubes."
Look at the simile on page 63.

Metaphor: A comparison without the terms "like" or "as." For example, "The night sky was a black velvet blanket."
Look at the metaphor on page 63.

What is being compared? What is the purpose of using figurative language? What letter would figurative language fall under in DIDLS? Try writing a simile and metaphor on your own and share out in class.


 * DIDLS **
 * Using the acronym **DIDLS** helps in remembering the **basic elements of tone** that should be considered when evaluating prose or poetry. **Diction, images, details, language**, and **sentence structure** all help to create the author's or speaker's **attitude** toward the subject and audience. ** DIDLS ** ||
 * ** Diction ** || The connotation of the word choice ||
 * ** Images ** || Vivid appeals to understanding through the senses ||
 * ** Details ** || Facts that are included or those omitted ||
 * ** Language ** || The overall use of language, such as formal, clinical, jargon ||
 * ** Sentence Structure ** || How structure affects the reader's attitude ||

[|DIDLS guide.doc]
 * Look at my model picture of the Boll Weavil Statue in Enterprise, AL. What tone does it portray?




 * Brainstorm description. Think about the place's significance. Think of all of the senses.
 * Look at example paragraphs from other sophomores.
 * Ryan C.
 * Bree
 * Felisa

Independent Practice
Begin descriptive writing about setting of your picture. Include at least 1 simile or metaphor as practice.

Homework

 * Finish 1st draft of descriptive writing.
 * Read chapter 4 & 5 (ending on page 99)- Remember to annotate on post-its!
 * Look for vocabulary!