1. “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

2. 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.)

3. 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

4. “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.

5. 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?

6. 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.

7. 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.