Introduction
After hearing the video Casey at the Bat on youtube spoken by James Earl Jones, students will describe the mood and tone of the poem with a partner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xWtysMlrcA
After hearing the version of Casey at the Bat by Lionel Bareymore, students will describe the mood and tone of the poem with a partner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsxmJzOYMYY
Lastly, students will listen to the cartoon version of Casey at the Bat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xWtysMlrcA
Students will discuss tone and mood using the following vocabulary words:
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happy |
excited |
frustrated |
confused |
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angry |
sad |
surprised |
anxious |
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scared |
unhappy |
nervous |
relieved |
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relaxed |
reassured |
passionate |
embarrassed |
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irritated |
disappointed |
uncertain |
skeptical |
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optimistic |
restless |
threatened |
offended |
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heartbroken |
mournful |
bored |
guilty |
Task
1. Students will create a Venn Diagram to Compare and Contrast the three different versions of Casey at the Bat using the vocabulary words
2. Students will work in pairs to determine if the feeling words are negative, positive, or neutral.
3. Students will create a person diagram using tone and mood words.
4. Students will read the poem "Casey at the Bat" and create a powerpoint or song that explicity provides the audience a sense of mood and tone
5. Students will complete the mood and tone movie clip chart by using the following clips:
http://www.schooltube.com/video/48eb1dfd0578827463c3/Tone%20&%20Mood%20in%20Forrest%20Gump