1. Word cloud
120 seconds
What does "watch your tone of voice" mean?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Learning objective:
Analyze how specific word choices shape meaning and tone
3. Slide
60 seconds
Understanding Tone
Tone is a way of expressing an attitude in writing or speaking Tone helps to create a certain feeling in the reader
4. Poll
60 seconds
What does tone mean?
- expressing an attitude
- Expressing a life lesson
- Expressing a feeling
5. Slide
60 seconds
Tone
Tone is expressed through: word choice sentence structure literary devices.
The tone of a piece of writing can be: formal or informal positive or negative serious or humorous sarcastic or sincere
Used to: create an atmosphere show the writer’s attitude
6. Poll
60 seconds
What is the tone of a piece of writing that is fun and light-hearted?
- Angry
- Serious
- Sad
- Humorous
7. Word cloud
60 seconds
Work together in pairs: What words would you choose to create a happy tone?
8. Poll
60 seconds
Which tone is associated with excitement and enthusiasm?
- Melancholic
- Calm
- Bored
- Energetic
9. Word cloud
60 seconds
What words would you choose to create a gloomy, dark tone?
10. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw an elephant with butterfly wings flying in the clouds
11. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are some ways to identify the tone of a text?
12. Poll
60 seconds
A piece of writing with a tone of anger would likely include which type of language?
- Joyful
- Harsh
- Peaceful
- Sarcastic
13. Poll
60 seconds
What is the tone of a piece of writing that evokes sadness?
- Excited
- Happy
- Melancholic
14. Poll
60 seconds
What word best describes the tone in a piece of writing that conveys trustworthiness and credibility?
- Cynical
- Authoritative
- Playful
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