7.3.R.4.h
Description:
Students will evaluate literary devices to support interpretations of literary texts:
tone
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
6C
Exemplars
6C: Recognizing Mood/Tone
6C: Recognizing Mood/Tone
Description:
Recognizing Mood and Tone
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
G-9
G-9
Grade level: 7
Word count: 1662 words
Author: Anonymous
Synopsis: Will a plan to fly out of prison be successful?
Excerpt:
That was a joyous day for father and son. The father had never before drunk deeper of the intoxicating wine of Success. For the lad it was all pure joy. Never before had he known freedom and power so utterly glorious. As a little child he had watched birds fly far away over the blue hills to where the sun was setting. He had longed for wings that he might follow them in their flight.
Question:
In this excerpt, the author creates a mood of
- jubilation.
- nervousness.
- outrage.
- suspicion.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
What kinds of language or other text structure elements (tone) are used to create an excited or adventurous mood? Use details from a selection you have read to illustrate and explain your answer.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions