Author's tone short passages

"Class, today is going to be a busy day. This is a list of tasks that must be completed before lunch time:

1. Math worksheet

2. Silent reading

3. Writing project

What is the tone of this passage?

• serious

• funny

• scary

• cautious

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Wow, this weekend is going to be so much fun. I can't wait until I get to go camping. I will get to build a fire and sleep in a tent. The best part is that I will probably see many stars at night time. I can't wait!

What is the tone of this passage?

• frustrated

• excited

• scary

• cautious

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

There are many people that need help. Some people need help paying for food and clothes. One way that I can make a difference is to have a fundraiser to help raise money. Then I can donate it to a charity that helps those that are in need.

What is the tone of this passage?

• excited

• funny

• pessimistic

• sympathetic

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

I feel like throwing something! I was typing my paper and was almost finished. Then the power went out. Now my paper is lost! I almost threw the keyboard onto the floor when I saw that my paper was gone. I also yelled at my mom when she came into the room. Now I am have to start the paper all over again. This is a horrible night.

What is the tone of this passage?

• serious

• excited

• scary

• angry

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

This weekend I went into my kitchen and sat down. Suddenly there was a loud noise and many people ran into the room. They shouted, "Happy Birthday!". I did not know what to say. I had a big smile on my face and my eyes were wide open. Then something else that I was not expecting happened. My mom came into the room with a real snake. We all got to see a snake show.

What is the tone of this passage?

• funny

• surprised

• angry

• scary

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Last night my parents told me that we were leaving Idaho, and moving to New York City. My mom was asked to come work there. I have never been to a city. I am used to country living. I told my family that I would be bored there. There would be no horses to ride, chickens to feed, or cows to milk.

What is the tone of the passage?

• optimistic

• pessimistic

• silly

• happy

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Dear John,

Don't forget that our project is due tomorrow. I will revise and edit the report. You will finish doing the poster. Make sure to use neat handwriting. I want a good grade.

- Sarah

What is the tone of this note?

• bossy

• friendly

• helpful

• confused

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Do you want to come watch my baseball game when you are in town next week? I have games on Tuesday and Friday. Both games start at 6:00. If you already have plans, I completely understand. I just wanted to mention it to you!

What is the tone of this passage?

• annoyed

• serious

• reassuring

• hopeful

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Then Mom said, "Go on, honey. Help Ann do the puzzle." It felt like they were pushing me with their eyes. They wanted a performance. But I was just being me. So I did nothing.

What is the author's tone like?

• angry

• disappointed

• defiant

• relaxed

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

She hung up and turned to me. "The medicine has finally worked, Peter. All the castor oil and milk of magnesia, and prune juice finally worked. The turtle is out!"

"Alive or dead?" I said.

"PETER WARREN HATCHET, WHAT A QUESTION!" Grandma shouted.

So my brother no longer had a turtle inside him. And I no longer had a turtle! I didn't like Fudge as much as I thought I did before the phone rang.

What is the author's tone like?

• relieved

• mad

• grateful

• sympathetic

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4