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
  1. nonfiction.
  2. historical fiction.
  3. realistic fiction.
  4. 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?
  1. sanguine
  2. cynical
  3. apathetic
  4. 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