Author's Tone Practice

Dear Grandma, 
     Thank you for the new outfit and shoes.  Now I am excited about the first day of school.  I can't wait to wear my new outfit.  I really wanted that shirt, but I didn't have enough money for it.  Thanks again!  I love you!
-Mollie
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• embarrasesed
• calm
• light
• appreciative

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Dear Mrs. Collins,
     I absolutely LOVE your books! You are my favorite author of all time.  I read The Hunger Games trilogy in one week!  I want to be an author someday, and I hope that I can be as inspiring as you are.
-Jayda
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• silly
• relaxed
• adoring
• confident

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

To whom it may concern, 
     I purchased the weight lose powder that you advertised on TV.  I have been sprinkling it on my food for 4 weeks, and I have gained 5 pounds instead of losing weight.  I think your powder is a scam, and I want my money back immediately.
-Grace
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• outraged
• casual
• depressed
• playful

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Dear Paul,
     I know that I told you that I would go bungee jumping with you next week when I see you.  However, I changed my mind,  I'm not brave enough to jump off of the platform.  I keep having nightmares about my harness failing.
-Barry
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• sarcastic
• confused
• pathetic
• frightened

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

Dear Dad, 
     Congratulations on completing your first marathon!  I know that you have had this goal for a long time now, and you worked really hard to achieve your goal.  You have shown me that if I work hard, I can achieve my goals, too!
-Kaleb

• happy
• somber
• compassionate
• proud

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.4

Consumers may be influenced to buy an item not only by its price and quality, but also by the image it projects—and the image may be just that, only an image.For instance, consider the cases of Haågen-Dazs ice cream and its competitor, Frusen Glådje. Both are rich “gourmet” ice creams, and both cost considerably more than most other supermarket brands. Both appeal to the consumer through their Scandinavian-sounding names, which imply that they are imported and thus superior or special in some way. The Haågen-Dazs package even shows a map of Norway and Denmark, further suggesting a Scandinavian connection. 6But that special “imported” quality is wholly in the mind of the consumer: Haågen-Dazs is manufactured in New Jersey, and Frusen Glådje in Philadelphia.

• mainly matter-of-fact

• largely optimistic

• greatly amused

• very angry

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.6

Dear Alex, 
     Don't forget that our science project is due tomorrw.  I will revise and edit the report.  You will finish doing the poster.  Make sure to use neat handwriting.  I want a good grade, don't be a slacker.
-Brecken
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• bossy
• friendly
• helpful
• confused

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word is a negative word?

• playful

• direct

• stressed

• questioning

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CCSS.L.7.5C

Which word is a neutral word?

• scared

• nervous

• exited

• impartial

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word is a positive word?

• direct

• angry

• calm

• commanding

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4