annotate
to add notes while reading
“Annotate the main idea in the margin.”
Comparing tone in two passages
Apply strategies to read longer texts for purpose, structure, and key ideas.
Curriculum preview: original Teacher Grace draft awaiting educator approval. It is usable practice, not official school credit or placement.
Real-life model
Situation
You are an intermediate-high A learner working on comparing tone in two passages in the unit "Extended Reading Strategies" for college, career, or workplace goals.
Notice the language
The author argues that ___. This is supported by ___ in paragraph ___.
Guided practice
Work through comparing tone in two passages with extended reading, writing, or discussion tasks as modeled in class.
Apply intermediate-high A skills from Extended Reading Strategies in a workplace or academic context.
Vocabulary
inference
a conclusion based on evidence in the text
“My inference is supported by paragraph two.”
tone
the writer's attitude toward the topic
“The tone is formal and informative.”
lesson focus: Comparing tone
Intermediate-high A focus for Comparing tone in two passages
“Use this focus in today's extended task.”
Practice mini-check · not an official score
After studying Comparing tone in two passages, what is the best practice step?
Source: Teacher Grace curriculum team — original adult-ESL intermediate-high A draft (not WVOC/DACE/CASAS packet copy).