E1.8.F
Description:
Analyze how the author's diction and syntax contribute to the mood, voice, and tone of a text.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
5C, 6C
Exemplars
5C: Examining Genre
5C: Examining Genre
Description:
Examining Genre
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
K-45
K-45
Grade level: 11
Word count: 2261 words
Author: Kate Scoville
Synopsis: Mules, dolphins, and dogs are well suited to carry out military operations.
Excerpt:
No excerpt is available for this question.
Question:
The genre of this selection is best described as
- nonfiction.
- historical fiction.
- realistic fiction.
- biography.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Choose an expository piece, such as a speech or an essay. Describe how the author uses language to relay information, or make (or respond) to an argument.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
6C: Recognizing Mood/Tone
6C: Recognizing Mood/Tone
Description:
Recognizing Mood and Tone
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
K-42
K-42
Grade level: 11
Word count: 2173 words
Author: Erica Cirino
Synopsis: Many cities are decreasing traffic and transportation costs while helping the environment by becoming more bike friendly.
Excerpt:
"Two of the greatest [hazards] we face are [environmental pollution] and rising health care costs," said Steve Novick, commissioner of the city of Portland, Oregon. "Bicycles are potent weapons against both threats, because when you're riding a bike, you're getting healthier and you're not emitting [pollutants]. Many people understand that, but assume that only a tiny fraction of people will ever ride a bike. But that's not true. The numbers can grow--and we know that they are growing."
Question:
Read this excerpt from the selection. Which word best describes Portland Commissioner Novick's tone?
- sanguine
- cynical
- apathetic
- bewildered
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Write five paragraphs in which the description of a setting reflects each of the following moods: anxiety, mystery, boredom, loneliness, elation.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions