Question

Directions: Complete each step of this worksheet to compare the video America’s New Path in Space to the text article “Your Future in Space.”

Step 1: Review the two texts below. Identify the tone and purpose of each.
Video: America’s New Path in Space on page 9 of 12 in Lesson 1.4
Same Story, Different Media (standard English 9B lesson link)
Same Story, Different Media (Honors English 9B lesson link)
Article: “Your Future in Space” on page 10 of 12 in Lesson 1.4
Same Story, Different Media (standard English 9B lesson link)
Same Story, Different Media (Honor English 9B lesson link)


Step 2: Complete the chart. You may use the word bank below to help you!

✍️Writing reminder:
Tone is the author’s attitude toward the subject. You can identify it through word choice.
Purpose is what the author wants to convey to the reader.



Video: “America’s New Path in Space
Article: “ Your Future in Space”
Tone
The tone of the video is:
The tone of the article is:
(Enter 1-2 words from the tone word bank)
(Enter 1-2 words from the tone word bank)
Purpose
The purpose of the video is:
The purpose of the article is:
(Enter 1-2 words from the purpose word bank)
(Enter 1-2 words from the purpose word bank)



Word Bank:
Tone
Positive/uplifting: Amused, hopeful, celebratory, compassionate, joyous, encouraging, radiant, sincere
Negative/ critical: bitter, cynical, judgmental, condescending, sarcastic, hostile, disdainful, foreboding
Serious/ intense: solemn, grave, Ernest, intense, impassioned, critical, poignant, dramatic, reflective
Light/ playful: Whimsical, humorous, ironic, satirical, witty, light-hearted, Carefree
Neutral/ objective: detached, informative, objective, formal, analytical, impartial, scholarly
Tense/ anxious: suspenseful, apprehensive, alarming, urgent, fearful, ominous, distressing
Purpose
To inform/explain: provides concrete instances of facts, processes, or definitions (e.g., examples of photosynthesis in a science textbook)
To persuade/ convince: shows how a Viewpoint holds true in real world situations or highlights consequences (e.g., case studies in an argument for policy change)
To entertain: brings stories and characters to life (e.g., vivid descriptions in a novel or humorous antidotes
To express/ describe: shares personal experiences or creates sensory details (e.g., diary entries with specific sensory details/)
To analyze/ evaluate: breaks down complex subjects into understandable components (e.g., examples in literary analysis)

Answer 1

Step 1 (summary):
- Video “America’s New Path in Space”: upbeat, promotional overview of new U.S. space initiatives.
- Article “Your Future in Space”: practical, career-focused piece that explains opportunities and steps for students.

Step 2 (chart)

Video: “America’s New Path in Space”
- Tone: hopeful, encouraging
- Purpose: to persuade/convince
- Brief justification: the video frames the new national space direction positively and promotes support/interest in the program.

Article: “Your Future in Space”
- Tone: informative, encouraging
- Purpose: to inform/explain
- Brief justification: the article gives concrete information about career paths and steps students can take to work in the space field.