1-14-16 Objectives: To recognize characteristics of Romanticism in Emerson’s writing To identify tone and list tone words in Emerson’s writing.

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1-14-16 Objectives: To recognize characteristics of Romanticism in Emerson’s writing To identify tone and list tone words in Emerson’s writing

Essential Questions: What is Emerson’s message to his audience in “Self-Reliance”? How does tone affect what you read?

Today’s Agenda: Journal What is tone? Read intro to Ralph Waldo Emerson and his essay, “Self-Reliance” pp. 194-195 and pp. 200-202 Tone activity/questions 1-9 on page 202

Tone: A writer’s attitude towards his or her subject

Non-conformist: A person who does not conform to a generally accepted pattern of thought or action; someone who likes to rebel and be different and live by his or her own rules

1-14-16 Journal: Who do you consider to be a non-conformist? This can be someone living or dead, someone you know or someone in the public eye. Explain.