Identifying Mood and Tone
6th GradeELA45 min
Learning Objective
I can identify the mood and tone in a piece of writing.
Lesson Flow
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Style, Tone, and Mood
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Tone in writing is conveyed through word choice, and a neutral tone can make writing seem uninteresting.
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Mood is the overall feeling or atmosphere created by the author's words, while tone is the author's attitude toward the subject.
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An author might use words like dark, cold, and rainy to create a gloomy mood in their writing.
Practice
10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Read the following sentence: 'The old house stood on a hill, its windows like dark eyes staring out into the night.' What is the mood of this sentence? Explain your answer.”
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