ELA21.10.5

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 10

ELA21.10.5
Analyze context and organizational structures to determine theme, tone, and the meaning of the work as a whole.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

The context and organizational structure of a text will impact the theme, tone, and meaning of the work.
Strategies to identify the theme, tone, and meaning of written work.

Skills

Students are able to:

Identify the theme, tone, and meaning of written work.
Analyze the impact of context and organizational structure on the theme, tone, and meaning of written work.

Understanding

Students understand that:

A text's context and structure can affect the tone, theme, and meaning of a work as a whole.

Vocabulary

Context
Organizational structure
Tone
Theme

Aligned Learning Resources

Beyond Plot Summary Part 1: Critical Thinking and Writing About Plot Development

Ekphrasis: Using Art to Inspire Poetry

Judging a Book by Its Cover: The Art and Imagery of The Great Gatsby

Exploring Irony in the Conclusion of "All Quiet on the Western Front"

Looking for the Byronic Hero Using Twilight's Edward Cullen

A 'Brief, Urgent Message': Theme in Slaughterhouse-Five

Happily Ever After? Exploring Character, Conflict, and Plot in Dramatic Tragedy

Persuasive Techniques in Advertising

An Introduction to Julius Caesar Using Multiple-Perspective Universal Theme Analysis

Unlocking the Underlying Symbolism and Themes of a Dramatic Work

Design by Adaptive Theme