09.15 - Roots and Prefixes

Everyone had the first part of class today to work with the first set of roots and prefixes. The root/prefix sheet was completed individually and then people worked with a partner to complete the practice sheet. We reviewed responses on the practice sheet together in class.

Next, we began to set up another activity in which we will be looking at tones and diction used in music. For this activity, everyone brainstormed the tones and diction that commonly occur in various types of music (heavy metal, rock, country, and hip hop). We will continue to work more in this area.

Handouts:

Roots and Prefixes Set 1 - root list

Roots and Prefixes Set 1 - practice

Lost Sailor lyrics (for homework)

Homework:

Read and annotate the lyrics to the song "Lost Sailor".

Use the annotations to respond to the following prompt: What tone(s) does this song use? How do you know? What is the message here? How does the tone(s) relate to the message?