Virtual Monday/Tuesday, December 7th/8th

1. Noredink.com assignment: Semicolons, colons, and modifiers (Due by Sunday, December 13th) 

A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that modifies—that is, gives information about—another word in the same sentence. A modifier is so called because it is said to modify another element in the structure, on which it is dependent. Typically the modifier can be removed without affecting the grammar of the sentence. 

A modifier changes, clarifies, qualifies, or limits a particular word in a sentence in order to add emphasis, explanation, or detail. Modifiers tend to be descriptive words, such as adjectives and adverbs. 

** Can make writing more descriptive and informational. 
*** Misplaced modifiers make writing confusing. 

On her way home, DIY Influencer Sirabi Instagramed a gold man's watch. 

2. Review Characterization- Direct and Indirect Characterization

3. Small group discussion of characterization charts. Emphasize evidence from text. 

4. Point of View v. Perspective: 

Point of view- The format of the narration. 1st, 3rd L, 3rd O  

Point of view focuses on WHO.  Who is telling the story? Who is telling the details?  Who is speaking?

Perspective- HOW a character/author feels about a situation. HOW THEY SEE IT. Perspective can be strengthened by the author’s choice for the narrator’s point of view, but the two are separate literary concepts. Perspective can be shaped by a person’s culture, heritage, physical traits, and personal experiences. Perspective can express a different approach to a well-known event or issue, and provides an opportunity for readers to see things in a new way. 

While point of view focuses on the who of a story, perspective focuses on the how.... and all of this is supportive of the PURPOSE- the why? 

HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY/FRIDAY: 

• Post-class reflection. Indirect characterization. 
• Keep reading Brave New World. 
• In your notes, identify the point of view of BNW. Find specific examples of where this POV is obviously represented. With your notes, include your thoughts on why this choice of POV is a significant choice for the telling of this specific story. 
• In your notes, record whose perspective is being represented in BNW. How does this perspective enhance our understanding of the plot? Huxley's purpose? Why is this perspective important? 
• Complete the Schoology assignment on POV/Perspective. (Due by the end of the day on Friday, December 11th) 
• Don't forget the Noredink.com