LET’S TRY ONE
At last, the model worked! We cheered and held it up for everyone to see.
Which tone is most clearly conveyed?
celebratory
Cheered and the exclamation express delight.
Learning steps & teaching tips
Identify a writer's attitude using wording and punctuation.
- Read the entire text before comparing the choices.
- Use the language's attitude rather than the topic alone. Look for words showing delight, doubt, irritation or neutral reporting.
- Choose the best-supported answer. Reread the explanation and identify the words that justify it.
Try it together
Write a new two- or three-sentence example. Ask a partner to explain an answer using evidence from your text.
Use the language's attitude rather than the topic alone. Look for words showing delight, doubt, irritation or neutral reporting.