A Night to Remember

1. A Night to Remember By: Walter Lord

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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)

5. 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.

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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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.