Step 1: Identify Your Tone Word from the List Provided

Tone Bell Ringer Assignment Pre-AP English II Kelley Ross

Step 1: Identify your tone word from the list provided.

Step 2: Pick one day on the calendar to present. Write your name and your tone word on the chosen date.

Step 3: Research both the denotative and connotative meaning of the word. Use dictionaries, both scholarly and slang, and speak with others about their prior knowledge of the word.

Step 4: The following things should be included in your Powerpoint about your tone word. *Denotative Meaning *Connotative Meanings *Visually represent the word (background selection, cartoon, picture) *Sentence using your word correctly. *MLA citation of sources

Step 5: On the day of your presentation, you should email the Powerpoint to me before 8 a.m.

Step 6: Bring the scoring guide to the presentation.

Scoring Guide:

______(10 points) Word is correctly defined and pronounced.

______(20 points) Powerpoint includes all parts.

______(5 points) Powerpoint is visually appealing. (Easy to read)

______(15 points) MLA citation is used for dictionaries consulted and images used.

______(5 points) Student emailed presentation and has included the scoring guide.

______Final Score

Comments: ______

______Tone Bell Ringer Assignment Pre-AP English II Kelley Ross MLA Citation Information:

Dictionary Entry: "Ideology." The American Heritage Dictionary. 3rd ed. 1997. Print.

Online Dictionary Entry: "hacker." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2011. Web. 8 May 2011.

Online Images: Citing Google Images is not acceptable. You must find the original source for the material. brandychloe. "Great Horned Owl Family." Photograph. Webshots. American Greetings, 22 May 2006. Web. 5 Nov. 2009.

Klee, Paul. Twittering Machine. 1922. Museum of Modern Art, New York.The Artchive. Web. 22 May 2006.