10/23/17

In class on Monday we continued talking about tone. We started class by analyzing a picture from the Rip Van Winkle (Washington Irving). We first discussed in our groups what we saw and what tones came from the picture such as Nature and Relaxation, then we shared as a class. After discussing the Rip Van Winkle picture we were told to read and analyze (in our groups) for tone the green section ONLY, of the Rip Van Winkle Full Text. After 5-10 minutes the class discussed what tone were found, such as Nonchalant and Belligerent. After finishing the green section we were directed to complete reading the Full text and find tones in every section (color). The assignment was going to be homework if not finished, but the teachers felt that the students had used the time given in class efficiently and had achieved adequate work. The students will finish the assignment tomorrow (10/24/17) in class. The work that we did in class relates to the outside world because when you analyze text for tone you understand how the author feels (if he is biased). Knowing how to analyze a situation is an important life skill.