Impact of Word Choice
Grade 9th Grade · ELA · 10 min· 9.t.c.1.b: Assess The Impact Of Context And Language On A Text’s Reception By The Audience.
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can evaluate how specific word choices affect the tone and meaning of a text.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 5:05
Analyzing tone through word choice | Reading | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
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Tone shows how the author feels about the topic they're writing about.
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Authors use different levels of language, called register, depending on the situation.
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We can figure out an author's attitude by looking at their word choice and the feelings those words create.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“The author uses the phrase 'oceans of ink' to describe the amount written about Chicago and New York hot dogs. What does this word choice suggest about the author's attitude toward the attention these hot dogs receive?”
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