Vocab Quiz; Examining Tone, Diction, POV, Voice in Fiction

EQ: Have you learned the literary vocabulary we have covered so far in class? What are the components of "songs"? How does an author use tone, diction, POV, and voice effectively in a story? Prepare for our workshop on Thursday.

After our quiz, please read "Gerald's Song" (pg. 186-189) silently as other students finish. Be prepared to discuss how diction, POV, and tone work effectively in the story. Consider the title and the characteristics of songs:

• A composition for voice performed by singing
• A song may use only one voice (solo), or more than one performer (a chorus, for example)
• Songs are usually short and emotive pieces
• Songs often use repetition or a refrain

After reading the story, think about how the structure and voice of the piece function. Consider diction, POV, and tone as mentioned above. Compare your observations with the person to your left.

LAB: 

• We will hold a workshop on Thursday. Please write and prepare your writing for a workshop by completing anything you need to or have been working on. 
• Download Google Crome!
• Sign up for a Google account if you do not already have one!
• Use Google Drive to store your files so that others can access your drafts!
• Write a "song" in prose (or a traditional song in verse). Use "Gerald's Song" or one of your favorite songs as a model.
• Complete the stories in Sudden Fiction.

HOMEWORK: Please complete the story collection: Sudden Fiction. As you read the next few stories, consider how the authors use diction, tone, voice, and POV effectively. Be prepared to review the collection as a whole.