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Brief Reading Quiz over Chapters 1 &2

Word Study
derision wryly reprehensible raptly reverently subsided bemused The above words are used in chapters 3. Complete the graphic organizer for these words as you read chapter 3.

‍Read and Discuss pg.1-37

 * Read first two paragraphs of chapter 1.
 * Partner-Pair-Share: Compare notes. What are some annotations you made? Some thoughts you had or things you noticed?
 * Discuss as a class.

Mini Lesson: Describing Setting

 * Look at 1st two paragraphs in //Of Mice and Men// and re-read aloud.
 * Talk about the setting. What is it's significance? How is it described? Look at DIDLS- What tone is Steinbeck taking towards this place?
 * 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 ||


 * 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.

Independent Practice
Create a web to brainstorm for your picture.

Homework

 * Finish web.
 * Read chapter 3 (ending on page 65)- Remember to annotate on post-its!
 * Look for vocabulary!