Mood and Tone Task Cards

The best word to describe the mood in this picture is...

• calm

• optimistic

• peaceful

• depressing

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which tone would you use to write a letter to your grandmother?

• formal and serious

• gloomy and pessimistic

• warm and heartfelt

• serious and sad

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

The words that determine the tone in this passage are...

"Although I had tried hard and had followed the steps of the scientific method, my experiment didn't work. I dragged myself into class and slouched in my seat, not raising my hand."

• raising hand

• experiment, science

• method, class

• dragged, slouched

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What words show that the mood in this scene is positive?

"Grinning, Cole pulled on his tennis shoes and gloves, and picked up his hammer. he worked hard all day.

• Cole, tennis shoes

• grinning, hard

• tennis shoes, gloves

• picked up

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Corey looked out the window and sighed. This was the third weekend in a row that the weather forecaster had predicted rain, and it looked like he was correct in his prediction. It was raining cats and dogs outside his window.Corey was okay with rainy days happening during the week, when he was just sitting in a classroom anyway. In his opinion, though, a rainy Saturday was a waste of a perfectly-good weekend day.“There’s no way that we are going to have our soccer game this morning,” Corey told his mom.Just then, his mom’s cell phone buzzed, indicating a message had been received. She glanced at her phone and frowned. “Yep, no soccer game again this week.Which of the following words best reflects the mood of this passage?

• energetic

• gloomy

• nervous

• relaxed

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Paige felt someone shaking her shoulder. “What?!” she barked, refusing to open her eyes or move. “I know it’s Spring Break, but you can’t sleep the whole morning away. It’s already 9 o’clock. Come out to the kitchen and eat your breakfast after you get dressed,” Mom instructed. A few minutes later, when Paige entered the kitchen, she still looked like a walking zombie. She opened the cupboard door that held the cereal, and scanned the shelf. “What happened to the Lucky Charms?” she roared. “Your brother just finished them up this morning,” Mom answered. Paige slammed the door shut. “I’m not eating then.” Which of the following words best reflects the mood of this passage?

• cranky

• somber

• scared

• hopeful

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• happy

• somber

• compassionate

• proud

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following words best reflects the mood of this passage?

• optimistic

• pessimistic

• fearful

• restless

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Aiden was rummaging through the kitchen cupboards, looking for an after-school snack for himself and his friend, Evan. He spotted a bag of marshmallows. “Close your eyes and open your mouth!” Aiden directed. “Why? What are you going to do?” Evan asked skeptically. “You’ll see...” replied Aiden, while Evan obeyed. Aiden plucked a marshmallow out of the bag and aimed for Evan’s mouth. The marshmallow hit Evan in the nose, and both boys started laughing. Evan opened his eyes. “Let me try!” A few minutes later, Evan had a new idea. “Hey, let’s have a contest to see who can fit the most marshmallows in his mouth!” Soon both boys looked like chipmunks and were laughing hysterically. Which of the following words best reflects the mood of this passage?

• determined

• silly

• surprised

• angry

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

“I thought you said the game was at 5:00,” stated Mom, as she pulled the car over to the curb beside the empty soccer field. “Where is everybody?” “Maybe everyone else is running late,” suggested Tom. No, we’re the ones running late. It is 4:45 now, and the game is set to start in fifteen minutes. Someone should be here by now,” Mom insisted. “Are you sure this is the correct day and time?” “Yes, I know this is right because Coach Carter said ‘see ya at 4:40’ when I left school today,” Tom replied. “Is this the correct location, then?” Mom asked. Tom bit his lip. “I think it’s here. Let me text Ben and find out what is going on.” Which of the following words best reflects the mood of the passage?

• relieved

• confused

• hyper

• angry

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4