RL.LCS.9.1
Description:
Interpret and analyze the author’s use of words, phrases, and conventions, and how their relationships shape meaning and tone in print and multimedia texts.
Cite examples of the author’s use of figurative language, dialogue, imagery, idioms, adages, and proverbs to shape meaning and 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:
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