Student Name: Date: Grade 6 Module 1 Chapter 8

Use chapter 8 on pages 107-126 of The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan to answer the question below.

Directions Read the chapter. Then answer question 1.

1. Read this statement from page 126.

“Poseidon,” said Chiron. “Earthshaker, Stormbringer, Father of Horses. Hail, Perseus Jackson, Son of the Sea God.”

What effect does the statement have on the tone of the story? Use two details from the story to support your response.

EXEMPLARY RESPONSE

RL.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.

W.6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

2018 stem used: Read this sentence from paragraph #. What effect does the sentence have on the tone of the story? Use two details from the story to support your response.

1. Read this statement from page 126.

“Poseidon,” said Chiron. “Earthshaker, Stormbringer, Father of Horses. Hail, Perseus Jackson, Son of the Sea God.”

What effect does the statement have on the tone of the story? Use two details from the story to support your response.

Possible Exemplary Response: The sentence from page 126 affects the tone of the story. In the beginning, Percy is trying to figure out why so many strange things happen to him and how he fits in at Camp Half-blood. However, the fact that he is the Son of the Sea God changes the story’s tone to foreboding. Percy just learned that Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades were not supposed to have children with mortals since World War II and swore a very serious oath on the River Styx. The breaking of this oath opens the possibility of a new fight between Hades and Poseidon.

Possible Details to Include:  Other relevant text-based details

Score Points: Apply 2-point holistic rubric