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Unit #3

Authored by Eva Holston

English

6th - 8th Grade

CCSS covered

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Unit #3
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The conditions were just awful for an outdoor party. The guests stood in mud where there had once been a layer of fluffy white snow. Cold winds blew in from the lake, chilling the hot food and adding a layer of frost to the cold drinks. Many guests were sneezing and sniffling as they struggled to eat wearing gloves and scarves.
What is the tone of this passage?

outraged
paranoid
miserable

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The team had trained hard, worked hard, and played hard, and now they were earning the attention they deserved. Each player was among the best in the county. These were students who deserved nothing but praise for all of their work, and as their teachers, we spent a few minutes reflecting on all the work they’ve done.  
What is the tone of this passage?

proud
reassuring
romantic

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The candles flickered in the twilight and soft violin music snuck into the room. The table was draped in white lace and set with delicate white and blue china as well as fine crystal goblets. At each place setting, a small vase of delicate roses stood guard.  When the newlyweds entered the room, a hush fell over everyone, only to be replaced with a quiet “aww” as they kissed for the first time.
What is the tone of this passage?

romantic
blithe
confident

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Everyone was silent, waiting for the verdict to come down. A few people tapped their feet, or hovered at the edge of their seats. When a court officer walked into the room, many people stood, but the officer waved his hands. “Have a seat, folks,” he said. “There’s no verdict yet.”  
What is the tone of this passage?

anxious
belligerent 
bossy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It wasn’t clear what was going on in the classroom. Some students were reading novels, others were working on math problems, and still others were tapping on their phones. The teacher smiled, “We’re on track today to meet our learning goals.” It wasn’t clear what those goals might be. The students seemed to be of all different ages, and there didn’t seem to be a clear, single goal.  
What is the tone of this passage?

hostile
mocking
ambiguous

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Do you want to lose weight, make friends, and earn more money? Of course you do. So, what is keeping you from getting started today? Get off the couch and call this number to learn about the number one way to get your life back on track.  
What is the mood of this passage?

motivating
bouncy
cold

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The students filed in to the auditorium for what would be their third assembly about bicycle safety. Apparently they were unable to remember the basic rules from the prior two assemblies, or maybe the problem was that the speaker forgot some important detail. Either way, it was another hour away from the classroom for 200 students; what a great use of their time.  
What is the mood of this passage?

sarcastic
cheerful
apathetic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

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