E2.8.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: 6C

Exemplars

6C: Recognizing Mood/Tone

6C: Recognizing Mood/Tone

Description: Recognizing Mood and Tone

SeeReader
✓ standard met

Selection: L-11

L-11

Grade level: 12
Word count: 2359 words
Author: Diane Lang
Synopsis: Two techie students challenge themselves to develop an innovative means of transportation.
Excerpt: Right before February recess, Ariel's physics teacher approached her after class. "Hey, here's something you might find interesting," he said, handing her a pamphlet. "It's a national competition; so winning is probably a long shot, but with your talent, you've got a decent chance."

Question: When Ariel's teacher approached her about the contest, his tone could be described as
  1. straightforward and encouraging.
  2. vague and discouraging.
  3. demanding and confident.
  4. cautious and indifferent.

Writing
✓ standard met

Writing prompt: Imagine you are making a movie version of a fictional selection. Describe how you would shoot scenes from the selection to convey an appropriate mood and tone.

Evaluator

Organization: Certica Solutions