Identifying Tone

It is a mistake to think that we can leave this problem to the next generation to solve. The clock is ticking. We must act.

• INSPIRITATIONAL

  motivating

  imrpessive

• URGENT

  dire

  pressing

• EMPATHETIC

  understanding

  considerate

• APATHETIC

  indifferent

  complacent

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

He didn't speak, but he didn't need to. Dozens of memories flashed through my mind, and each was accompanied by a pang so sharp that for a moment I thought I might double over myself as I slid my arm around his waist and helped him to hobbled to the chair.

• EMPATHETIC

  understanding

  considerate

• JUDGMENTAL

  critical

  negative

• HUMBLE

  modest

  demure

• WHIMSICAL

  eccentric

  quirky

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

It was the most unbelieveable thing he had ever seen. It surpassed imagining. All he could do was shake his head. How could they have done it to him!

• JUDGMENTAL

  critical

  negative

• INSPIRATIONAL

  motivating

  impressive

• INDIGNANT

  annoyed

  unhappy

• APATHETIC

  indifferent

  uninterested

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

She flitted here and there, lighting on a petal, and then bouncing up as though it was a trampoline - and then falling, falling, until suddenly a bumblebee zipped beneath her and she clasped onto its furry body with a grin.

• URGENT

  instant

  dire

• HUMBLE

  modest

  demure

• INSPIRATIONAL

  motivating

  impressive

• WHIMSICAL

  impulsive

  moody

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.1.4

Belief is the key. It conquers all. Belief can be medicine to the body, tonic to the mind, and salve to the soil. Simply believe, and anything is possible.

• INSPIRATIONAL

  motivating

  impressive

• EMPATHETIC

  understanding

  considerate

• APATHETIC

  indifferent

  uninterested

• INDIGNANT

  unhappy

  annoyed

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The meat was tough, the soup was cold, and the pie was clammy. When the waitress came by to ask how everything was, I just looked up at her and rolled my eyes. Enough said.

• INDIGNANT

  unhappy

  annoyed

• HUMBLE

  modest

  demure

• JUDGMENTAL

  critical

  negative

• APATHETIC

  indifferent

  uninterested

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

I couldn't wait to go to the carnival and feel the rush of riding my favorite rides!

• Angry

• Excited

• Disappointed

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

After realizing he failed his test, George put his head down and began to cry.

• Bored

• Excited

• Sad

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Jessica began to shake when she saw the snake in her yard.

• Scared

• Angry

• Hopeful

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Tom shook his head in disbelief when he learned that the school trip was canceled again.

• Happy

• Disappointed

• Confident

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3