Diction: Denotation vs. Connotation

*Louis Zamperini as a boy
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Today I will: 

• Understand the difference between denotative and connotative meaning and apply the skill to your own descriptions.
• Begin reading Chapter 1 of Unbroken and answer study questions.

Please Take out: 
-Writing Utensil
-Paper
-Unbroken

Today's Agenda:
-Unit Focus - Narrative
*diction
*objective vs subjective description
*physical & psychological perspective
*narrative structure/organization
-Diction: Denotation vs. Connotation
-Begin reading Chapter 1 of Unbroken
-Study Questions

Homework:

-Finish reading Chapter 1 of Unbroken

Diction and Tone

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Today I will: 

• Review and take notes on diction and tone
• Participate in a connotation activity
• Analyze diction and tone in George Washington's farewell address

Please Take out: 
-A Chromebook
-A pen or pencil
-a piece of paper
-HW: Syllabus Signature 
-HW: Did you have your parents complete the parent Contact Form on the blog?

Today's Agenda:
-Tone
-Diction: Denotation and Connotation
-Connotation Activity
-Diction and Tone in President Washington's Farewell Address (Google Classroom)

Homework:

Complete the 2 numbers you were assigned on the Diction & Tone in Washington's Farewell Address on Google Classroom.