6.ELAR.9.F
Analyze how the author's use of language contributes to mood and voice.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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authorlanguagemoodvoice
Skills
- analyze (how the author's use of language contributes to mood) #dok3
- analyze (how the author's use of language contributes to voice) #dok3
- identify (examples of language that establish mood) #dok2
- identify (examples of language that establish voice) #dok2
- explain (the effect of specific language choices on mood and voice) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples of language that create a specific mood in a text. #dok2
- I can identify examples of language that establish the author's voice in a text. #dok2
- I can analyze how the author's use of language contributes to the mood of a text. #dok3
- I can analyze how the author's use of language creates a distinct voice in writing. #dok3
- I can explain the effect of specific word choices on the mood and voice of a text. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Authors use specific language choices to shape the mood and voice of their texts.
- Understanding how language contributes to mood and voice deepens comprehension and appreciation of literature.
Essential Questions
- How do authors use language to create a particular mood in a text?
- What is the relationship between an author's language choices and the voice of the text?
- How does the mood established by the author affect your understanding of the text?
- In what ways can analyzing language help uncover the author's purpose and perspective?
- How can you differentiate between mood and voice in a piece of writing?