09.24 - Changes in Tone

We started today's class by discussing the tone(s) present in Jamey Johnson's "Front Porch Swing Afternoon". People discussed this initially with a partner and then we had a discussion together as a class. In our discussion we looked at the emotional tone of the song, informal vs. formal tones, serious vs silly tones, and subjective vs. objective tones. 

Next, people worked individually or with a partner to alter the tone of the song by adding or changing words in the song. Once everyone had an opportunity to do this, individuals shared their altered versions of the song and we discussed how the changes made affected the tone of the song.

We will have a quiz over tone and diction in class tomorrow along with our roots and prefixes quiz.

For homework, everyone is looking at the song "Hot Dog" by Led Zeppelin to analyze how the group attempts to appropriate a country music style through their use of tone and diction.

Handouts:
Set 2 Roots and Prefixes
Set 2 Roots and Prefixes practice sheet

"Front Porch Swing Afternoon" lyrics
Tone Change: Front Porch Swing Afternoon class examples

"Hot Dog" by Led Zeppelin

Homework:

Read "Hot Dog" by Led Zeppelin and respond to the following prompt:

What is this song about? How do you know?

What has Led Zeppelin done here to attempt to appropriate the country tone? (give examples)

How successful is this song in appropriating the country tone?

Prepare for the set 2 roots and prefixes quiz tomorrow.

Prepare for the tone and diction quiz tomorrow.

Revisions for essays on "A Separate Peace" and the paragraph comparing "2081" and "Harrison Bergeron" are due Friday (this will be the final revision opportunity for both of these assignments).