A Night to Remember By: Walter Lord

Objective: I can analyze elements of narrative non-fiction, including how authors establish style and tone in their writing. Standards: RI 1.1 Cite Text evidence; RI 1.3 Analyze text elements; ri 2.5 analyze structure

Pg. 185 Lines 1-3 Identify details that would have to match what really happened that night Author’s Style: his or her own unique way of communicating ideas Word Choices: One way an author affects readers’ experiences and creates a personal writing style (i.e. powerful verbs, precise nous, vivid adjectives etc.) Lines 4-6 Identify powerful verbs, nouns, adjectives or adverbs AND describe the effect these words have.

Pg. 186 Style: Analyzing the length, type, and punctuation of the sentence in a text can help the reader better understand what the author wants to tell— and the author’s style. Lines 23-26 Note how the sentences and punctuation chosen have an effect on the reader and help the reader experience the action described. While you read, think of questions you would like answered by further research. You will need at least 2 questions for your EXIT TICKET Lines 29-31 Write down one question you might want answered (yes, this can be 1 of your EXIT TICKET questions)

Pg. 187 Imagery: Words and details that appeal to the 5 senses Lines 53-56 Tell what “Whiskers ‘round the Light” means and why do you think the author included this detail? NOW Complete Critical Vocab on pg. 195 #1-3 NEXT Analyze the Text questions #1-2 EXIT TICKET: Complete 2 questions you had while reading and CIRCLE THEM. Complete this on the same paper as your notes for today.

A Night to Remember Continue working on the same paper as yesterday or staple a new paper if you have run out of room

Pg. 188 L 88-106 Tell how the author illustrates the moment when the Titanic hits the iceberg. What effect does this have on you as a reader? Complete Critical Vocabulary pg. 195: Jar Ominous

Pg. 189 Note: Authors use comparisons to help readers understand difficult concepts or experiences Describe the comparison being made in lines 107-109. Why would the author include this? Point out a description of the ice in lines 120-121 Explain how the details in lines 131-142 elaborate on people and ideas in the text.

Pg. 190 Why do you think the author has decided to retell even more passengers reactions to the ship hitting the iceberg? How is this style different from a newspaper article? Cite details from lines 178-186 to show how this scene relates to an earlier scene in the text. REMINDER: Style is an author’s unique way of communicating ideas Explain how the punctuation (dash and ellipses) and event details in lines 157-165 create meaning for the reader

Pg. 191 It may be difficult to understand all of the action on the Titanic without learning more about how an ocean liner behaves at top speed in the open ocean. Reread lines 191-201 and discuss questions that arise form the text that you may want to research and answer later. Author’s tone: His or her attitude toward a subject. Describe the author’s tone in lines 196-213. Cite details to support your ideas.

Pg. 192 REMEMBER: This is an excerpt from A Night to Remember. The book goes on to describe the evacuation and eventual sinking of the Titanic. This excerpt is the first chapter in the book. Reread lines 227-233 and think about the fact that this selection is the first chapter of a book. Tell how this paragraph elaborates on key events in the text. REMEMBER: Author’s tone is his or her attitude toward the subject and that tone is usually describing adjectives such as humorous, suspenseful or angry. Describe the author’s tone in lines 234-255. Is it similar to or different from the rest of the selection? Cite details to support your answer.