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April 7, 2014. Bellwork : Sentences (mal). Learning Target. We are learning to interpret how an author uses language to create mood. We are looking for words or phrases that are used to create a feeling or atmosphere (mood) for the reader. Text: “Moby Dick”.
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April 7, 2014 Bellwork: Sentences (mal)
Learning Target • We are learning to interpret how an author uses language to create mood. • We are looking for words or phrases that are used to create a feeling or atmosphere (mood) for the reader.
The mood of paragraph one from the excerpt “Moby Dick” is anxious and fearful.
The mood of paragraph one from the excerpt “Moby Dick” is anxious and fearful. One detail from the text that supports this mood is, “It was one of those gray and gloomy days. As I mounted to the deck, foreboding shivers ran over me.”
The mood of paragraph one from the excerpt “Moby Dick” is anxious and fearful. One detail from the text that supports this mood is, “It was one of those gray and gloomy days. As I mounted to the deck, foreboding shivers ran over me.” I think this detail supports the mood because the word foreboding means threatening or sinister. Also, shivers make me think the person was shivering with fear.
The mood of paragraph one from the excerpt “Moby Dick” is anxious and fearful. One detail from the text that supports this mood is, “It was one of those gray and gloomy days. As I mounted to the deck, foreboding shivers ran over me.” I think this detail supports the mood because the word foreboding means threatening or sinister. Also, shivers make me think the person was shivering with fear. These details helped me to determine the mood as anxious and fearful.
Independent Reading/Guided Reading • Real Reading: • Body is still and quiet • Eyes are moving across the page • You are thinking about what you are reading • Guided Reading will continue for some groups. Do not interrupta guided reading group unless it is an emergency.