Original PromptI'm working on a unit on tone with my 8th grade ELA students. I would like to know what external resources you would recommend I look at in popular platforms like no red ink, common lit, or others I may be unaware of.
This guide is designed to help educators effectively teach 8th grade students how to analyze authorial tone through high-quality digital resources. It outlines a comprehensive two-week timeline that incorporates assessing prior knowledge, direct instruction on tone versus mood, and text analysis using CommonLit. The resource emphasizes the importance of integrating digital tools to facilitate close reading, along with differentiated strategies to support English Language Learners (ELL) and students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Additionally, it provides practical search strategies for finding suitable texts, outlines foundational skills using NoRedInk for vocabulary enhancement, and recommends platforms like Actively Learn, Flocabulary, and Newsela for interactive learning and diverse media engagement related to tone analysis.