MC: If the author uses words like "terrifying" and "blood-curdling," their tone is trying to be _______
Scary
Calm
Happy
Bossy
MC: A story about a child sitting all alone on a playground has a _______ mood
Lonely
Scary
Bossy
Angry
MC: If you are dazed, you are likely _______
Angry
Disoriented
Violent
Excited
The vultures circled the _______ in the desert
Carcass
A picnic blanket with a checkered pattern of red and white squares is often made of _______
Gingham
True or false? The tone tells us the author's attitude toward the story
True
MC: If an author uses mean words and "yells" in their writing, the tone is _______
Angry
Happy
Calm
Playful
True or false? A serious tone uses lots of slang and emojis
False
True
After losing everything he owned and living in the cold rain, the man felt _______
Wretched
Why would you put an antiseptic on a scraped knee?
To prevent infection
True or false? If a house is described as wretched, it is probably falling apart and filthy
True
Which word matches this picture?
MC: A science book explaining how planets move usually has a _______ tone
Informative
Happy
Scary
Playful
MC: Someone who hasn't slept in three days might wander around in a _______
Stupor
Gingham
Tone
Antiseptic
The marathon runner collapsed in _______ after breaking his leg mid-race
Agony
Which word matches this picture?
sullen
MC: The ocean is still, and the sun is setting quietly. The mood is _______
Angry
Nervous
Calm
Playful
True or false? Tone is the author's voice, and mood is the reader's feeling
True
MC: The author writes, "Pick up your socks right now!" The tone is _______
Lonely
Sad
Bossy
Calm
True or false? A person living in wretched conditions likely has access to luxury and comfort
False
True
True or false: Being dazed usually lasts for a short time, like right after a loud explosion
True
True or false? A person in a deep stupor is fully alert and ready to solve math problems
False
True or false? Winning a gold medal would likely cause a person to be in a state of agony
False
A hunter leaves the carcass of the deer in the woods. What is a carcass?
The dead body of an animal
MC: Which of these would most likely be fueled by kerosene?
A modern electric toaster
A solar panel
An old-fashioned camping lamp
A digital wristwatch
A heavy medication might put a patient into a temporary _______
Stupor
True or false? A birthday party with balloons and cake usually has a sad mood
False
Which word matches this picture?
Agony
MC: Which of these is a physical sign of agony?
Sleeping soundly
Eating a large meal
Writhing and screaming
Laughing and dancing
MC: An author who writes a book about why we must protect the earth is being _______
Scary
Happy
Serious
Playful
True or false? "Stop! Don't touch that!" sounds like a bossy tone
True
True or false? The mood is how the reader feels while reading the story
True
If you leave a hot iron on a silk shirt for too long, you will _______ the fabric
Scorch
True or false? You would wear a heavy winter coat made of gingham to stay warm in a blizzard
False
After being hit in the head with a soccer ball, the player felt _______ and confused
Dazed
MC: A teenager who refuses to talk and sits with a grumpy expression is being _______
Gingham
Dazed
Antiseptic
Sullen
The story takes place in a dark, haunted house with creaky floors. The mood is _______
Scary
True or false? To scorch something requires high heat or a flame
True
MC: If an author writes about how much they miss their old home, the tone is _______
Angry
Calm
Bossy
Nostalgic
A landscape that has been scorched by a wildfire would appear _______
Blackened and dry
MC: If a character is playing with a new puppy in the park, the mood is likely _______
Happy
Angry
Lonely
Serious
MC: An author writes a set of rules and tells you exactly what to do. The tone is _______
Bossy
Lonely
Scary
Playful
Which word matches this picture?
kerosene
MC: Which word best describes a gloomy, pouting child?
Wretched
Kerosene
Scored
Sullen
Which word matches this picture?
gingham
If a doctor wants a "sterile" environment, they will use an _______
Antiseptic
MC: The author uses exclamation points and funny jokes. The author's tone is _______
Sad
Bossy
Serious
Playful
True or false? Gingham is a type of fabric often used for summer dresses and tablecloths
True
True or false? A hospital room smells like antiseptic because it has been cleaned to kill germs
True
True or false? Tone is like the "voice" the author uses to speak to the reader
True
True or false? A person with a sullen attitude is usually very talkative and friendly
False