Words and Feelings
aligned to Determine The Meaning Of The Words, Phrases, Figurative Langugae, Academic, And Content-specific Words And Analyze Their Effect On Meaning, Tone Or Mood
Learning Objective
I can explain how specific words create different feelings in a story.
Lesson Flow
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What's the Mood?
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The mood of a story is the feeling or atmosphere that the author creates for the reader.
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Authors create mood through word choice, imagery, and setting.
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Imagery uses descriptive language to appeal to the five senses and helps to establish the mood of a story.
Practice
8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Read the two sentences below. Explain how the bolded words change the feeling of each sentence. Sentence 1: The **creepy** shadow **lurked** in the corner of the room. Sentence 2: The **gentle** light **danced** in the corner of the room.”
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