RL.6.4
Define mood and tone.
Mood: how the author intends for readers to feel
Tone: the attitude or voice of the author
author's purpose and perspective
Purpose: why the author wrote the text
Perspective: how the author or speaker feels about a topic
Define:
Citing text evidence
Using or quoting information from the text to support your claim or answer
How do you determine an author's perspective?
Use context clues and dialogue to determine how an author feels about a topic
Define: Compare and Contrast
Explain how the topics are alike and how they are different
The Old Tree
What does the phrase "leaves are whispered letters" suggest?
B: the leaves seem to communicate through their movement and sound
The Case for School Gardens
What is the author's main purpose?
B: The author gives reasons for schools to consider starting gardens
The Empty Sketchbook
What can the reader infer about Mara at the beginning of the passage?
B: Mara wants to draw but she is afraid that her work will not be good enough
The Last Lantern
What role does the second paragraph play in the story?
A: The second paragraph introduces the challenge Nico must overcome
Gardens
What idea is shared by both texts?
A: Both texts explain that rooftop gardens can help urban communities
The Old Tree
What tone does the poem create?
A: the quiet setting and respectful descriptions create a peaceful, admiring tone
The Case for School Gardens
Which detail best reveals the author's point of view?
C: calling garden experiences "meaningful" shows the author's positive opinion
The Empty Sketchbook
Which detail best supports the idea that Mara lacks confidence?
C: This directly states Mara's fear
The Last Lantern
How does the third paragraph advance the plot?
A: The boat finds the harbor because of the lantern Niko lights.
Gardens
How does Text A present the topic differently from Text B?
A: Text A tells a narrative about residents, while Text B provides general information
The Old Tree
What does "holds its roots like anchors" mean?
B: the roots keep the tree steady during storms, like anchors hold something in place
The Case for School Gardens
How does the author address a possible opposing viewpoint?
B: the author responds to cost concerns by suggesting inexpensive ways to begin
The Empty Sketchbook
How does Tessa affect Mara?
B: Tessa helps Mara understand that artwork does not have to be perfect to be valuable
The Last Lantern
What does the final paragraph reveal about the story's theme?
B: The ending supports the idea that one person's effort can help many others.
Gardens
Which detail appears only in Text B?
C: Only Text B mentions that gardens can reduce heat absorbed by buildings
The Old Tree
How does the word "keeps" affect the speaker's attitude toward the tree?
A: "Keeps" emphasizes that the tree reliably provides shade
The Case for School Gardens
Which phrase has a positive connotation in the passage?
C: "shared goal" has a positive connotation because it suggests cooperation and purpose
The Empty Sketchbook
What does the final sentence suggest about Mara?
A: Mara begins to recognize the creative possibilities in her work.
The Last Lantern
Why is the lantern placed in the center of the village?
B: The lantern becomes a reminder of courage and cooperation
What is a footnote?
A note at the bottom of the page that gives definitions or further information from the text