“Memory... is the diary that we all carry about with us.” ~Oscar Wilde AGENDA Bellwork -Introduce Style Analysis Use style analysis to closely read “Spin” Define style analysis Apply style analysis to gain close reading of “Spin” “Memory... is the diary that we all carry about with us.” ~Oscar Wilde   26 Sep. 2012

Bellwork 9/26/12 Make a claim about O’Brien’s writing style. What can you say about his writing so far? (think diction, metaphors, similes, syntax (sentence structure, euphemism, dysphemism, imagery, etc.)

Shift in how we talk about writing Not about only WHAT is being said, but also HOW it’s being said How to do this: Determine author’s purpose with the piece Identify organizational patterns of author Identify areas of text that “stand out” to the reader Identify types of figurative language/writing techniques the author uses Give handout; read through

“Spin” Analysis What is the general subject of the piece? (complete sentence) What is O’Brien trying to do with this piece? (think verbs…) What areas stand out to you as a reader? (pg #s and “Intro words”) How does O’Brien arrange his ideas in this piece (organization choices)? What do you notice about the sentence structures or word choices O’Brien uses? Any literary devices/figurative language techniques that you notice O’Brien using? 20 minutes—get in groups to answer the questions; report back.—1.

Style Analysis You try to determine what the writer is trying to achieve, and what writing strategies (style) he/she is using to try to achieve it. Identify Domain Identify Example Explain Purpose Imagery Diction Syntax (sentence structure) Attitude Literary Elements Organization Types of Writing Use a quote or example from the text and CITE the page number in MLA style. Explain the significance of this style choice. What is this message? Why use this certain style? What does it do to further the author’s message?

Domain, Example, Purpose -Game of checkers pg. -shift back and forth in time with multiple vignettes in one vignette -the repetition of “boring” or “boredom”(pg 34) Use Domain, Example, Purpose handout given earlier in class.

Homework Finish “On Rainy River” and be ready to discuss tomorrow. Answer questions on green or white half sheet of paper (due tomorrow). Work on Senior Proposal—due tomorrow No name; just student ID.