Identifying Mood/Tone and Authors Bias

Identifying Mood/Tone and Authors BiasThe most fun youll ever haveConsider the ConnotationsDenotation = dictionary definition, literal meaningConnotation = another meaning it suggests, positive or negativePositive or Negative??

WordPositive/Negativesavageexquisite sappypainstakinglyromanticisolatedGroup workWith a partner, finish the rest of Consider the Connotations and complete the back of the worksheet - A Remoat VacationLet us reviewMood the atmosphere a story brings to the mind of a reader how it makes you feelHow does an author create mood?SettingWord choice think about connotation Figurative languageImagery

What is the mood of this painting? How does it make you feel?

Model It was December a bright frozen day in the early morning. Far out in the country there was an old Negro woman with her head tied in a red rag, coming along the path through the pinewoods. Her name was Phoenix Jackson. She was very old and small and she walked slowly in the dark pine shadows, moving a little from side to side in her steps, with the balanced heaviness and lightness of a pendulum in a grandfather clock. She carried a thin, small cane made from an umbrella, and with this she kept tapping the frozen earth in front of her. How would you describe the atmosphere of this scene?

On your ownComplete the reading passage and questions in Part A: Analyze Setting and Mood

Let us reviewTone the attitude a writer takes toward a subject or characterCan often be described in one word playful, sarcastic, humorous, sentimental, angryHow does word connotation play a part in determining tone?

ModelOver the last three decades, fast food has infiltrated every nook and cranny of American society. An industry that began with a handful of modest hot dog and hamburger stands in southern California has spread to every corner of our nation, selling a broad range of foods wherever paying customers may be found. Fast food is now served at restaurants and drive-throughs, at stadiums, airports, zoos, high schools, elementary school, and universities, on cruise ships, trains, and airplanes, at K-Marts, Wal-Marts, gas stations, and even hospital cafeterias. How would you describe the tone of this passage?PracticeComplete part A on your ownGAME TIME Name that toneFact, Inference, and OpinionFact a statement that has been or can be proved to be trueMiss Lovell is 22 years old.

Inference (assumption) - a logical conclusion made from verifiable factsMiss Lovells hair is straight today, so she must have woken up early this morning.

Opinion (value statement) a statement that is believed but cannot be proved, should and ought are often included in these statements.Miss Lovell should dye her hair purple.

So how do you tell which is which?Its hard!!People often say things as if they were facts or inferences when they are really just opinions.

** Helpful hint When someone will not explain what facts they used to come up with their conclusion, they are often just giving their opinion.

ActivityBeleve It or Not Letter to the EditorComplete parts A, B, and C of the Exercises for

Authors Purpose: Why do authors write?InformPersuadeEntertain

1. To informexplain, give directions, illustrate, or present information

InformMaking a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is really easy. First, gather your ingredients (bread, peanut butter, jelly) and two knives. Spread the peanut butter on one slice of bread and your jelly on the other. Put the bread together and enjoy!

2. To persuadeby expressing an opinion to convince readers to think/feel/act a certain way

PersuadeArt class should be longer than all other specials. There never seems to be enough time to get our pictures done. If we had more time in art class everyone would do a better job on their pictures and we would learn more. Art is very important and we should have the time we need to finish a project.

3. To entertainis to illustrate a theme, event or story that conveys a mood.

EntertainOnce upon a time there was a little boy who loved to play soccer. He would run as fast as he could to the ball, but every time he got there and tried to kick it he would miss. He started to think he wasn't very good at soccer, but he didn't give up. His hard work paid off and one day he scored the winning goal for his team.

If the author is telling a story, his purpose is probably to _____________.

If the author is giving opinions, his purpose is probably to _____________.

If the author is telling facts, his purpose is probably to _____________.

If the author is giving sensory details, his purpose is probably to __________.Purpose?EntertainPersuadeInformDescribe22Name that purpose!Jim was unable to get to sleep. When he went to bed he cried. Tomorrow is his birthday party and it is going to be ruined. How can we go sledding with no snow? The next morning, when Jim got out of bed and ran to the window, he shouted with glee, "The snow has fallen and we can go sledding!" Jim was happy because now he can have his birthday sledding party.

Name that purpose!There are three lights on a traffic light. The top light is red and that means stop. The middle light is yellow and that means caution. The bottom light is green and that means go.

Name that purpose!If you want to become a better reader you need to read often. Research supports that children need to read frequently to be able to read fluently and to be able read high frequency words. All students will benefit by reading at least 20 - 30 minutes per day. Make it a point and read more often!

Authors BiasAuthors bias is a personal and largely unreasoned judgment either for or against a particular person, position, or thing; a prejudice.

BIAS IS USED TO SWAY AN AUDIENCE ONE WAY OR ANOTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Types of BiasNeutralWhen an author reports the facts, no opinions at all. NegativeWhen an author attempts to convince you that something is BADPositiveWhen an author attempts to convince you that something is GOOD

Clues that an author is using BiasStates OpinionsWord ChoiceUses Loaded WordsWords that express emotionsCreates images (lots of juicy words)Faulty ReasoningComing up with crazy reasons for thingsMaking things up

Where do we see bias most often?Commercialshttp://www.pdesas.org/module/content/resources/19183/view.ashxhttp://www.pdesas.org/module/content/resources/19183/view.ashxhttp://www.pdesas.org/module/content/resources/19183/view.ashx

Columns in the newspaper or on the internetOpinion Blogs

Reliable vs. Unreliable SourcesVS.

30What are sources? Sources are references and evidence a writer uses in his or her research that influence and support their work.Examples of Sources:Books Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin Articles The LA Times, Time MagazineJournals Interviews Pictures

31Why Cite? To provide authenticity/credibility to research To provide compelling support for ones topic or argumentOrganized citing allows ones sources to be verified by the readersCitation limits plagiarismProper citation saves the writer lots of academic and legal problems

32Where do we find sources?LibrariesOnline Scholarly JournalsInternet WebsitesNewspapersVideo Collections (ex. Documentaries)The Community (ex. Local government offices like city hall)

33What makes a source reliable?Known authorPart of a respected academic community Ex. Associated with UniversitiesRely on researchPrinted by established publishing companies ObjectivePart of information centers

34What Can make a source unreliable?Are extremely biased No authorIndependent blogs (not all of the time)Though convenient, .com and .org websites can often be unreliable but there are exceptions (ex. Time Magazine)Lack evidence and are purely opinion basedDo not cite their own sourcesAnyone can add information to it Wikipedia

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