Strange Fruit

April 19, 2018

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.)

EQ: Determine how the meaning of words impact poetry of the Harlem Renaissance. 

Starter: 

Complete the connotation practice worksheet.

Complete the side with the sentences by selected the best word choice and explain your reasoning.

You may work on this with a partner. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Figurative

Part of Speech: Adjective

Dictionary Definition; departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Determine the literal and figurative meaning of the word dark. 

Activity: 

1.  Compare and Contrast

Think of one similarity and difference between Theme for English B and Any Human To Another.

Write your idea in the appropriate section on the board. 

How do both of these pieces reflect ideas of the time period?

 2.  Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday 

Listen to the song and reflect on the tone of voice in which it is sung.  

Strange Fruit Lyrics 

Use the lyrics to complete a modified analysis for this iconic song.

You only need to complete the sections: paraphrase, connotation and theme.

Then, read the article The Strange Story of the Man Behind Strange Fruit from NPR.

3.  TPEQEA

Respond to the prompt below in a TPEQEA paragraph.

You should lyrics from the song as your quote. 

How does Abel Meeropol's choice in words affect the meaning of the song?

This is due tomorrow. 

Closure: 

How confident do you feel understanding connotation.
Use the learning target to evaluate yourself.
Explain your reasoning.