Author's Tone/Mood

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Dear Jordan,

I was thinking of you the other day. I remembered the time that we were paddleboating in the lake, and you fell out when you tried to "pet" a fish! I told the story to my family during dinner, and we all had a good laugh!

-Dan

Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• loving

• annoyed

• funny

• hopeful

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which tone is represented in the following passage?

Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!

• Calm

• Annoyed

• Scary

• Excited

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which tone is represented in the following passage?

She delicately placed the cooing baby on a soft, freshly cleaned blanket.

• Calm

• Annoyed

• Scary

• Excited

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which tone is represented in the following passage?

Ugh! Do I have to sit through another boring lecture on data entry again?

• Calm

• Annoyed

• Scary

• Excited

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4