1 Read the Prompt Carefully Underline words you

2. ) Find Textual Evidence ❖ Underline it or Write it – Shorten When

3. ) Write Your Answer ❖ Complete Sentence Necessary ❖ Avoid Pronouns (he, she,

3. ) Write Your Answer The tones differ because one is matter of fact

Add Context + Evidence The tones differ because one is matter of fact while

Add Commentary The tones differ because one is matter of fact while the other

Short Answer Crossover The tones differ because one is matter of fact while the

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1. ) Read the Prompt Carefully ❖Underline words you may want to use in your answer/claim Prompt: How is the tone of “Study: Distractions Cause Most Crashes” and “A Deadly Decision” different? Explain your answer and support it with evidence from both selections.

2. ) Find Textual Evidence ❖ Underline it or Write it – Shorten When Appropriate Quote: “Distracted drivers were involved in nearly 8 out of 10 collisions. ” Context + Evidence: Ken Thomas in “Study: Distractions Cause Most Car Crashes” reveals, “Distracted drivers were involved in nearly 8 out of 10 collisions. ”

2. ) Find Textual Evidence ❖ Underline it or Write it – Shorten When Appropriate Quote: “Near the median curb he saw the first dead body. . . face down in a bloody mess. ” Context + Evidence: After witnessing a dead person, Mitch Albom describes, “Near the median curb he saw the first dead body. . . face down in a bloody mess. ”

3. ) Write Your Answer ❖ Complete Sentence Necessary ❖ Avoid Pronouns (he, she, it, they) ❖ Avoid Fragments (because. . . that…) ❖ Use words from the question to get started Prompt: How is the tone of “Study: Distractions Cause Most Car Crashes” and “A Deadly Decision” different? Explain your answer and support it with evidence from both selections. Claim: The tones differ because______

3. ) Write Your Answer The tones differ because one is matter of fact while the other is impassioned with emotional appeals.

Add Context + Evidence The tones differ because one is matter of fact while the other is Ken Thomas in “Study: Distractions Cause Most Car Crashes” reveals, “Distracted drivers were involved in nearly 8 out of 10 collisions. ” impassioned with emotional appeals.

Add Context + Evidence The tones differ because one is matter of fact while the other is impassioned with emotional appeals. Ken Thomas in “Study: Distractions Cause Most Car Crashes” reveals, “Distracted drivers were involved in nearly 8 out of 10 collisions. ” This statistic provides a clear fact without emphasizing the consequences of collisions. However, in “A Deadly Decision” Mitch Albom describes, “Near the median curb he saw the first dead body. . . face down in a bloody mess. ”

Add Commentary The tones differ because one is matter of fact while the other is impassioned with emotional appeals. Ken Thomas in “Study: Distractions Cause Most Car Crashes” reveals, “Distracted drivers were involved in nearly 8 out of 10 collisions. ” This statistic provides a clear fact without emphasizing the consequences of collisions. However, in “A Deadly Decision” Mitch Albom describes, “Near the median curb he saw the first dead body. . . face down in a bloody mess. ” The disturbing imagery creates a different tone than the factual tone created by just providing research.

Short Answer Crossover The tones differ because one is matter of fact while the other is impassioned with emotional appeals. Ken Thomas in “Study: Distractions Cause Most Car Crashes” reveals, “Distracted drivers were involved in nearly 8 out of 10 collisions. ” This statistic provides a clear fact without emphasizing the consequences of collisions. However, in “A Deadly Decision” Mitch Albom describes, “Near the median curb he saw the first dead body. . . face down in a bloody mess. ” The disturbing imagery creates a different tone than the factual tone created by just providing research.