1. Aim: How does the writing strategy of tone help develop the central idea of the poem “War is Kind” by Stephen Crane? Do Now: Answer in complete sentences. 1.Do we write the central idea definition in the text analysis response and how can the central idea be developed throughout a text? 2.What is the central idea of the poem, “War Is Kind”? Where do we write this central idea in the response? 3.Besides the writing strategy of repletion and imagery, what other prominent writing strategy the author uses to develop his central idea?

2. Aim: How does the writing strategy of tone help develop the central idea of the poem “War is Kind” by Stephen Crane? Turn and talk: Share your response to the Do-Now with your partner

3. Aim: How does the writing strategy of tone help develop the central idea of the poem “War is Kind” by Stephen Crane? Vocabulary: Tone: the attitude a writer has towards a subject, a story, or a character. Central idea: the main thought or principal theme of a work of literature. Writing strategy: The author’s use of literary techniques/elements such as repetition, setting or imagery to enhance a work of literature

4. Aim: How does the writing strategy of tone help develop the central idea of the poem “War is Kind” by Stephen Crane? Work Period Activity One: 1. What is the tone the author uses in this poem and why does he use this tone? 2. Identify examples of tone used by the author in the poem. Hints: G1 a. in the title G2 b. In the speaker’s voice to the maiden, the kid, and the mother G3 c. Find some words or phrases in the poem that carry the sarcastic tone.

5. Aim: How does the writing strategy of tone help develop the central idea of the poem “War is Kind” by Stephen Crane? Check for understanding: Raise your right hand if you understand today’s group work; raise your left hand if you don’t or if you have a question.

6. Aim: How does the writing strategy of tone help develop the central idea of the poem “War is Kind” by Stephen Crane? Reading: Re-read the poem and identify the central idea about war. Use your examples of tone found in the poem, and explain how the author uses the strategy to develop the central idea. Remember that a central idea is the author’s message about life. It must be a general statement about the topic. Sentence starter: The author uses the ______tone to develop the central idea that war is... For example, the title of the poem is _____________, but from what the author describes about the war, which is ______, we know __________________. The reason the author chooses this tone is ____________________.

7. Aim: How does the writing strategy of tone help develop the central idea of the poem “War is Kind” by Stephen Crane? Exit question: Choose one example in the poem to show how it the tone helps develop the central idea using the sentence starter. (choices: 1) the title 2) the speaker’s saying to the three people whose loved are dead 3) some words and phrases that align with the sarcastic tone

8. Aim: How does imagery help develop the central idea of the poem “War is Kind” by Stephen Crane? Writing assignment. Guidelines: Be sure to: Identify a central idea in the text Analyze how the author’s use of repetition or imagery, or tone develops this central idea. Use strong and thorough evidence from the text to support your analysis Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner Maintain a formal style of writing Follow the conventions of standard written English

9. Common Core Learning Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.1 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.2 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.4 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).