Sept+15

 =Objectives =
 * to familiarize self with words frequently used to identify tone
 * to recognize ways that writers create tone in writing

=Independent Reading = After reading, read and journal (write at least 1/2 page. Remember to think critically and analytically about what you just read).

=Activity 1 = Word of the day: didactic

Activity 2
Work with your group to put the tone words in your assigned category on the thermometer ranging from weakest to strongest. Make sure to write down the definitions of words that you are not familiar with.

Activity 3
Write a paragraph describing a pet. Write in the **tone** you were assigned for the thermometer activity. Bring paper to class on Friday to turn in. =Homework = Read and journal! Do the attached worksheet on Denotation and Connotation. (Copy on to paper to turn in.)