My Swanky Padlet by Chris Hyde https://padlet.com/tabhyde1985/k90kw7x23w780zqr Made with an aura of mystery. en-us 2021-11-01 22:46:32 UTC 2021-11-08 15:34:30 UTC hello@padlet.com Welcome to Mr. Hyde's Swanky Padlet tabhyde1985 https://padlet.com/tabhyde1985/k90kw7x23w780zqr/wish/1875177550 Today we will be discussing standard 7.RL.CS.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including allusions to other texts and repetition of words and phrases.

]]> 2021-11-08 14:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tabhyde1985/k90kw7x23w780zqr/wish/1875177550 Success Criteria tabhyde1985 https://padlet.com/tabhyde1985/k90kw7x23w780zqr/wish/1875194466 I can determine the meaning of words as they are used in a text.

I can define figurative language.

I can define connotative language.

I can define tone.

I can define mood.

I can define allusions.

I can analyze specific words to determine meaning.]]> 2021-11-08 14:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tabhyde1985/k90kw7x23w780zqr/wish/1875194466 Objectives tabhyde1985 https://padlet.com/tabhyde1985/k90kw7x23w780zqr/wish/1875201821 The objective of this lesson is to be able to read a text and determine what the author is trying to say based on the words they have chosen. We will discuss how the author feels, how the reader feels, and how authors use different methods to convey meaning.]]> 2021-11-08 14:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tabhyde1985/k90kw7x23w780zqr/wish/1875201821 What are layers of meaning? tabhyde1985 https://padlet.com/tabhyde1985/k90kw7x23w780zqr/wish/1875229289 Authors use a variety of methods to convey meaning in their text.  There are very few times an author will say something in a text without having a separate meaning attached to it.  For example, think about this saying, "A bird in hand is worth two in the bush."  

What do you think this phrase means?

Is it literally talking about birds?

]]> 2021-11-08 14:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tabhyde1985/k90kw7x23w780zqr/wish/1875229289 Defining Figurative Language tabhyde1985 https://padlet.com/tabhyde1985/k90kw7x23w780zqr/wish/1875286784 The phrase from the previous section is a prime example of figurative language.  Figurative language uses metaphors, similes, and various other methods to go beyond the literal meaning of words and offer readers a deeper insight.

Metaphors are when you apply a word or phrase to an object or action that is not littoral.  For example, "Time is a thief."

A simile is when one thing is used to compare to another thing.  For example, "Her hair was like auburn fire." 

Most often, figurative language is used to convey an image, sound, or any action that is not easily defined in the text, such as a clap of thunder, he had a head shaped like a melon, or the camera loves her.

As I said, there are many forms of figurative language besides metaphors and similes, such as:
  • Oxymoron-the use of contradictory terms close together.
  • Personification-applying human characteristics to non-human objects or things.
  • Hyperbole-an exaggeration that is so incredible no one could believe it.


 
]]> 2021-11-08 14:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tabhyde1985/k90kw7x23w780zqr/wish/1875286784 What is connotative language? tabhyde1985 https://padlet.com/tabhyde1985/k90kw7x23w780zqr/wish/1875322618 Connotative language differs from figurative language in the sense that figurative language conveys descriptions where as connotative language conveys emotions.  

There are three types of connotative language: 
  • Positive-when you attach a positive emotion to a word.  For example, "The sweet smell of flowers." 
  • Negative-attaching a negative emotion to a word.  For example, "The hideous monster."
  • Neutral-the emotion is neither positive or negative.  For example, "The strange sound coming from the basement."
Connotative language is suggestive and implies an emotion that is used to describe a person, place, or thing.

]]> 2021-11-08 14:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tabhyde1985/k90kw7x23w780zqr/wish/1875322618 Now we are going to define mood and tone. tabhyde1985 https://padlet.com/tabhyde1985/k90kw7x23w780zqr/wish/1875342406 When discussing mood and tone the most important thing to remember is they are both connected to emotions of individuals outside the story. 

What this means is, mood conveys the emotions of the author and how they feel about their text.  This is often expressed through the story the author is trying to tell, the characters they select, what they have their characters  doing, and the overall theme of the story.

Mood, like tone, deals with the emotions of an outside source. However, tone refers to the feelings of the reader as they experience the text. To determine tone a reader needs to reflect on how they feel when they read a text and what can be learned from that.]]> 2021-11-08 15:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tabhyde1985/k90kw7x23w780zqr/wish/1875342406 Last but not least, allusions. tabhyde1985 https://padlet.com/tabhyde1985/k90kw7x23w780zqr/wish/1875362987 Defining allusion is simple; an allusion is a hint or suggestion about another text, person, place, or historical event.  Authors usually use this tactic to connect their story to a much larger world or universe.  

A prime example of this is any time you see an after-credit scene in a Marvel movie. What this scene is doing is alluding to deeper story or a connection to another character, group, or storyline. ]]> 2021-11-08 15:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tabhyde1985/k90kw7x23w780zqr/wish/1875362987 EXIT TICKET!!!!!!! tabhyde1985 https://padlet.com/tabhyde1985/k90kw7x23w780zqr/wish/1875385484 Okay everybody.  We have made it through the lesson.  Now I need you to do one more thing for me to demonstrate your learning.  I need you to:
  • Define figurative language.  Provide an example of figurative language in the comments section.
  • Define connotative language.  Provide an example of connotative language in the comments section.
  • What is mood and what is tone?  How are they different?  Similar?
  • Give me an example of an allusion.  
Provide your examples in the comments section of the exit ticket.  
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