THE SANTA ANA WINDSCHATO, DIDION AND YOU

JOURNAL

Describe the Los Angeles during the Santa Ana winds. Bring in as many images using your senses as possible. What does the city feel like? What does it smell like? What does it look like?

DIDION: CLOSE READING

Mark:

• Sentences, phases, clauses that evoke images

PAIRED IMAGE ANALYSIS (YOU EACH NEED YOUR OWN SHEET)

Image To what sense(s) does it speak?

What does it mean?

Why might it matter?

A CLOSER LOOK AT IMAGES • Read over your chart of images.

• For each image highlight the specific diction choice that most emphasizes the feeling of the image

• Below your chart, for each word explain:

1. How do you think the effect of this particular diction choice emphasizes the feeling of image?

2. Speculate how this choice is leading Didion to her purpose in this essay.

DIDION’S TONE

1. What do you think Didion’s feelings are toward the Santa Ana winds and Los Angeles?

2. What specific images and diction support your asserted tone? Why?

CHATO’S SANTA ANA’S: CLOSE READ

Mark:

• Sentences, phases, clauses that evoke images

PAIRED IMAGE ANALYSISImage To what

sense(s) does it speak?

What does it mean?

Why might it matter?

A CLOSER LOOK AT IMAGES • Read over your chart of images.

• For each image highlight the specific diction choice that most emphasizes the feeling of the image

• Below your chart, for each word explain:

1. What you think how the effect of this particular diction choice emphasizes the feeling of image?

2. Speculate how this choice is leading Chato to his purpose in this description?

CHATO’S TONE

1. What do you think Chato’s feelings are toward the Santa Ana winds?

2. What specific images and diction support your asserted tone? Why?

3. How might this setting set-up for the tragedy that is to follow?

HOME WORK15 ASSIGNMENT POINTSDUE WEDNESDAY 4/3.

Argument of Judgement

In 2-3 paragraphs, craft an argument that compares and contrasts Chato’s (Santiago’s) uses imagery and diction to craft a view of the Santa Ana winds with how Didion uses imagery and diction.

You will need to use specific textual evidence (at least three pieces).

The rubric is on-line.