8th ELA SB Unit 4 Embedded Assessment: Writing an Analysis of a Humorous Text

Re-read the excerpt from “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” Based on the information in the article, write a response to the following:

Explain how the author creates humor for effect and uses it to communicate a universal truth.

Write a well-organized informational composition that uses specific evidence from the article to support your answer.

Remember to — • clearly state your thesis • organize your writing • develop your ideas in detail • use evidence from the selection in your response • use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar

Manage your time carefully so that you can — • review the selection • plan your response • write your response • revise and edit your response

Write your response in the box provided.