Author's tone

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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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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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.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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Dear Karen,
I wanted to tell you the great news!  The doctors think that they were successful at removing all of the cancer cells.  I have to return for tests once a year, but I believe that the cancer is gone from my body!
-Amy
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• optimistic
• pessimistic
• fearful
• expectant

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CCSS.RL.3.4

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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

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Dear Sara, 
     Do you remember when I taught you how to play tennis last summer?  I spent many hours with you on the court.  It hurts my feelings that you haven't asked me to play tennis in the last six months.  When I pass the tennis courts now, I often see you playing with Carmen.
-Chelsea
Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• nervous
• bitter
• friendly
• unconcerned

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4

Expecting the worst possible outcome

• optimistic
• pessimistic
• frank
• neutral

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What is the "tone" of a story?

• The feeling the passage evokes from the reader
• The author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject
• The time and place of the story
• The summary of events in the story

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My annoying brother likes to drive me crazy. There is no other who is that lazy. He whines to Mom and Dad night and day, until he eventually gets his way. What is a sister to do, when he screams 'til he's blue? There is no way to win, for he gets under your skin. He does his best to kill all joy. Oh, how my brother does annoy! What is the TONE of the poem?

• Frustrated
• Humorous
• Depressed
• Happy

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CCSS.RL.5.5

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He approached the task with sheer determination. He had studied his plans carefully, spent hours preparing and was sure of his approach. The hours he spent practicing were grueling and exhausting but he was ready. This was the year he would win the pie eating contest at school. What is the TONE of this passage?

• Excited
• Serious
• Frustrated
• Humorous

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4