5.3.R.4.h
Description:
Students will evaluate literary devices to support interpretations of literary texts:
tone
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
6C, 6C
Exemplars
6C: Recognizing Mood/Tone
6C: Recognizing Mood/Tone
Description:
Recognizing Mood and Tone
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
HiE-69
HiE-69
Grade level: 5
Word count: 1316 words
Author: Judy Dodge Cummings
Synopsis: A contest between tribes is important in more than one way.
Excerpt:
Dyami's chest rose rapidly as he struggled to calm his frustration and fear. Aystan would not allow his dream to happen! His responsibilities to the tribe and fear for his son's safety were too strong. "But will the Creator be satisfied with Aystan, instead of me?" Dyami whispered.
Question:
The mood in this excerpt can best be described as
- worried and nervous.
- excited and joyous.
- lonely and afraid.
- tired and uninterested.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Give examples of words from a selection that made the selection seem funny. Explain how these words help you know the selection is meant to be funny.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
6C: Recognizing Mood/Tone
6C: Recognizing Mood/Tone
Description:
Recognizing Mood and Tone
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
HiE-8
HiE-8
Grade level: 5
Word count: 1459 words
Author: Catherine Ferguson
Synopsis: Mae Jemison, an African American woman born in a time of segregation, accomplished some amazing things.
Excerpt:
Dr. Mae Jemison is an African American woman who was born during a time of segregation. However, she never let that hold her back from having very high goals. Dr. Jemison excelled at everything she set out to do. She became a doctor, a scientist, a businesswoman, and an astronaut. She not only reached for the stars, but also got to visit them.
Question:
By the end, what is the overall tone, or "feeling," of this selection?
- confident
- unsure
- dreamy
- bossy
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
What words does an author use to create an excited or adventurous mood? Use details from a selection you have read to support and explain your answer.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions