Mood and Tone 1
Write the definition of mood.
Mood is ours (the reader's) feelings towards a subject.
Write the definition of tone.
Tone is the author's feelings or attitude toward a subject.
Which piece of evidence proves Alexander is arrogant?
1) Alexander opened his eyes and looked up at Mrs. Pearson.
2)"Alexander, I expect you to follow along with the rest of the class," said the teacher.
3) "Mrs. Pearson, I know what I'm doing. I don't need to practice," Alexander said.
3) "Mrs. Pearson, I know what I'm doing. I don't need to practice," Alexander said.
Create a sentence using the word brave (with an example of something brave).
Judy bravely sang in front of a large group of strangers for her audition.
True or False:
Exciting can be a mood word and a tone word.
True!
"After eleven years of being an only child, I am going to have a brother. If one more person asks me if I'm excited, I'm going to scream with rage!"
Which tone word best describes the excerpt:
1)nostalgic
2)optimistic
3)pessimistic
3) pessimistic- he is feeling negatively about getting a new brother
"It was Dustin's birthday, and he had been thinking all day about the cookies he was going to pass out in class. As he was passing them out, he realized he didn't have enough for everyone. He quickly ate the last cookie."
What tone word describes the passage?
1) indifferent
2) greedy
3) compassionate
2) greedy- he selfishly ate the last cookie
Which piece of evidence best proves Trevor is pessimistic?
1) "We're stuck with the worst teacher next year."
2) "Did you hear what my brother told us yesterday?"
3) "Can you believe this?"
1) "We're stuck with the worst teacher next year."
Write the definition (or an example) of the tone word nostalgic.
The woman was nostalgic as she remembered the doll she played with as a young girl.
Nostalgic- remembering happy memories from the past.
Two important things to remember when reading with fluency partners is:
1) keep your eyes on the paper
2) read out loud
3) pay attention
4) help your partner correct words
5) you are increasing your fluency
What tone word would you use to describe the paragraph?
Nadia knew things were going to get better. She was certain she would do well on the next test and bring up her history grade. This was just the beginning of a wonderful future.
hopeful, positive, optimistic
What tone word would you use to describe the passage?
Maria stood by the door as the guests arrived for her party. She sneered a bit, noting one woman’s dress was rather informal. She sniffed and turned away to avoid looking at another guest and thought, “Why would anyone wear that?”
snobbish, arrogant, rude
Which piece of evidence from the passage proves that Linda is bossy?
Linda skipped into the room after recess. She always loved playing outside. She walked over to her friend Amber and said, "I love your drawing!" She then looked at her friend John's drawing and said, "I really think you should start over, it doesn't look like you tried that hard."
"I really think you should start over, it doesn't look like you tried that hard."
Provide an example showing the difference between pessimistic and optimistic.
The girl was optimistic because summer vacation was coming soon!
The child screamed pessimistically when he dropped his ice cream cone.
Restate the question:
"What does Doris do after her father leaves for the pound with the puppy?"
After Doris's father leaves for the pound with the puppy, she...
What two words describe the mood of the passage?
I thought back to my younger days, when I was just a kid playing in the sandbox. It was much easier back then, when I was free from responsibility.
nostalgic, sentimental, homesick
What TWO tone words would you use to describe the paragraph?
Mr. and Mrs. Smith sat on the front porch of their modest house. They rocked back and forth as they looked out onto the street in front of them. They were both relaxed after a meal of chili and corn bread, and they enjoyed the cool breeze of the late summer evening.
content, happy, serene, peaceful
Which two pieces of evidence from the passage show that Andrew is lazy?
Jessie and Andrew were picking strawberries on their farm. "It's too hot out here, let's pick strawberries tomorrow," Andrew said. "No," Jessie replied, "I want to get this done." Jessie continued adding strawberries to her basket. "Well I am going to take a nap!" replied Andrew.
"It's too hot out here, let's pick strawberries tomorrow," Andrew said.
"Well I am going to take a nap!" replied Andrew.
Create two sentences using the word investigate, investigated, or investigation.
The teacher investigated the mystery of the missing pencils.
The policeman started an investigation to see who stole the jewelry.
I heard a noise outside and went to investigate.
The clouds looked gloomy in the sky.
The sun shone brightly.
The wind blew angrily outside.
The grey clouds overhead looked depressing.
List three mood or tone words to describe the following:
"I have been waiting for you for fifteen minutes. I'm going to be late for my appointment now, thanks to YOU."
List three mood or tone words to describe the following:
"I know you didn't beat your record, but don't give up! I know you can do it!!"
positive, optimistic, encouraging, upbeat
Create a sentence that uses evidence to prove that a character is acting selfishly.
Bob stole seven markers from another kid because he left his at home.
Create a sentence (or a few) that includes the three tone words: creative, rude, and joyful.
(You can use creatively, rudely, and joyfully.)
I was trying to be creative while drawing, when my friend rudely came over and poured water on my paper. I was no longer joyful after that.
When writing a CEI paragraph, you need what three things? Bonus shot if you spell them correctly!
1) Claim
2) Evidence
3) Interpretation