Identifying Mood and Tone
Grade 6th Grade · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify the mood and tone in a piece of writing.
Warm-Up Video
Mometrix Academy · 5:10
Style, Tone, and Mood
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Tone in writing is conveyed through word choice, and a neutral tone can make writing seem uninteresting.
- 2
Mood is the overall feeling or atmosphere created by the author's words, while tone is the author's attitude toward the subject.
- 3
An author might use words like dark, cold, and rainy to create a gloomy mood in their writing.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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.”
Teacher Guide
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