R.L.5.4-Quick Assessment

The mood of a piece of writing is...

• 
  The author's attitude or feelings

• The author's style of writing

• The reader's feelings while reading the text

• The reader's feelings before reading the text

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Dear Amy

We have cheerleading tryouts at my school next week. I’m pretty sure I’ll make the team. I have been practicing my jumps, and my ten years of gymnastics classes should help me stand out. Plus, you know me and my loud voice!

-Maddie

Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• 
  relieved

• serious

• confident

• nervous

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Select the text where the author's tone is negative.

• My little brother is very determined. He never gives up.

• My little brother is so stubborn. He never shuts up.

• My little brother is very helpful. He helps me to care to Ben our dog..

• My little brother is very ridiculous. He can put a smile on anyone's face.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is mood?

• where and when a story takes place

• the author's attitude toward the story

• the author's reason for writing a story

• how the story makes you, the reader, feel

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Dear Dad,

Congratulations on completing your first marathon! I know you set this goal a long time ago, and you worked really hard to achieve it. You have shown me that if I work hard, I can achieve my goals, too!

-Kaleb

Which word best describes the tone of this note?

• happy

• somber

• proud

• compassionate

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What word would you use to describe the mood of this passage?

Lana was bursting with excitement. She paced up and down, and every few minutes headed to the window to check for the mail carrier. When he finally showed up, she rand down the path and stretched out her hand for the mail. She took a deep breath and hands shaking, ripped open the envelope.

• Anxious

• doubtful

• content

• cheerful

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4