1. In your author study group, read Sherman Alexie´s ¨Superman and Me¨. At the end of each paragraph make at least one annotation that deals with syntax, tone or diction.
When finished take a look at my annotations, then listen to the first five minutes of this analysis of it (before moving on to biographical information that we want to avoid on our exam). Notice that both of these deal with tone, syntax and diction, without ever explicitly stating it.
When finished have a look at the first two samples of this collection that represent a high-scoring and mid-scoring response.
While not exactly the same, the samples are good representations of who to discuss prose.
3. Ensure that you´ve annotated your passage for our exam, if nothing else, you should be prepared to discuss the syntax, tone and diction. If you haven´t had this conversation yet, or completed this close reading, this would be a good time. If you´d like formative feedback read an earlier entry in which I explain the close reading assignment. You´ll get your feedback handed back before the exam.
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