Using the toneand
mood appropriately
for one’s purpose,
context, and target
audience: informal.
by Eva
Quintano
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A. DRAG andDROP
Allow the students to drag the
keyword and drop it next to its
meaning.
3.
Mis- -able -less0proof Re-
-free Ex- il- -ness Anti-
___________1. Wrongly
___________2. out of, away from, lacking
___________3. not
___________4. against, opposing
___________5. able to, can be done
___________6. without, not affected by
___________7. denoting a state or condition
___________8. safe, protected against
___________9. without
___________10. again
Lesson Purpose: "ILove You" Challenge
Say "I love you" with different
emotions: happy, angry, sad,
and scared. Can your friends
guess the emotion? Notice how
your tone changes!
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Questions:
1. What have
younoticed in
the tone of their
voices?
2. How do they
convey the
mood?
3. Is it possible that we can also feel
what the speaker feels in written text?
T O NE F G A L I G J
Y S A D G M D E C E O
P C B L K O U T R S Y
P I Z M O S T T E T F
A T Q M R Y V E T U U
H P P N L T L R T R L
N A R R A T I V E E I
U H W S F R H O L S P
P R R E C O U N T B Y
P A C I A L L E T T E
K Y R E S I M J N T U
Letter Tone Gestures Narrative Joyful
Mood Misery Haptics Recount Unhappy
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T O NE F G A L I G J
Y S A D G M D E C E O
P C B L K O U T R S Y
P I Z M O S T T E T F
A T Q M R Y V E T U U
H P P N L T L R T R L
N A R R A T I V E E I
U H W S F R H O L S P
P R R E C O U N T B Y
P A C I A L L E T T E
K Y R E S I M J N T U
Letter Tone Gestures Narrative Joyful
Mood Misery Haptics Recount Unhappy
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Part 2. MatchIt! After finding the hidden
words in the word search, ask the
learners to match the word to the definition given
below.
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__________1. refers tothe author’s attitude
toward a subject
__________2. a written, typed, or printed
communication, especially one sent in an
envelope by mail or messenger.
__________3. refers to the emotions that a
text evokes from the reader
__________4. entertains, instructs, or
informs readers by telling a story
__________5. tell someone about
something; give an account of an event
or experience.
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__________6. include movementof the
hands, face, or other parts of the body
__________7. the study of touch as a form of
nonverbal communication.
__________8. not satisfied or pleased with (a
situation)
____________9. feeling, expressing, or
causing great pleasure and happiness.
__________10. a state or feeling of great
distress or discomfort of mind or body.
Steps:
Step 1. Havethe students watch
the Pixar Short Film #25 La Luna
2011.
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Steps:
Step 2. Afterwatching it, ask the
following questions:
1. What is the special job that the boy, his
father, and his grandfather do together in
"La Luna"? Why is it important? How
does this help the story bring a magical
feeling?
2. Describe a scene from "La Luna" that
made you feel curious or excited.
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Steps:
3. Think abouta moment in "La Luna"
where the characters encountered
something unexpected. How did it make
you feel as a viewer?
4. At the end of "La Luna," how do you
think the characters feel about their
adventure?
5. What are the different emotions that
you have seen in the short film?
What Is Tone?
1Speaker's
Attitude
Tone is the
attitude that a
speaker takes
towards what
they are saying.
2 Voice
Expression
The tone of voice
expresses ideas
and emotions.
3 Affects Meaning
Tone can change the meaning of spoken
words.
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What Is Mood?
Reader'sFeelings
Mood refers to the
emotions that a text
makes the reader feel.
Created by Words
Authors use specific
words to create moods
like happy, sad, or scared.
Sets the Atmosphere
Mood creates the overall
feeling or atmosphere of
a story or poem.
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Tone vs. Mood
Tone
Toneis the author's
or speaker's
attitude toward the
subject.
Mood
Mood is the feeling
that the reader or
listener
experiences.
Connection
The tone helps create the mood. They work
together!
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Activity 1. Havethe students read
aloud the text below to infer the
speaker’s tone and mood.
A. “Guess what, everyone? There will be a carnival in town this
weekend! There will be games, rides, and delicious treats for everyone
to enjoy. I can’t wait to try all the rides!”
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1.What is thespeaker’s tone?
A. formal
B. informal Is the tone appropriate? Why?
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2.What mood doesthe speaker suggest?
A. cheerful
B. gloomy
C. calm
Activity 1. Havethe students read
aloud the text below to infer the
speaker’s tone and mood.
B. “Welcome to our cozy English corner! Here, you will find shelves
lined with books of every kind, just waiting to be explored. Curl up in a
comfy chair with your favorite story and let your imagination soar!
Activity 2. Askstudents to
deliver the statements
based on the intended
meaning indicated: "SHE
SAW ME"
Situation: The teacher saw you
in the canteen while the PE
class is ongoing.
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Situation: The teachersaw
you in the canteen while
the PE class is ongoing.
Tone and Mood:
a. Asking a question
b. Pleased surprise
c. Horrified surprise
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“You were wonderful.”
Situation:You are congratulating your classmate who joined the quiz bee.
TONE AND MOOD
a. Warmly.
b. He was good and the others were bad.
c. He used to be good but isn’t anymore.
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“Yes, I likehim/her.”
Situation: You are telling a friend how you
feel about your new classmate.
TONE AND MOOD
a. I like him/her and I want to be his/her
friend.
b. I like him/her but he/she doesn’t look
friendly.
c. He/she is wonderful.
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Activity 3. Providepassages for students
to analyze. Questions like “How does the
character feel? What words or phrases tell
you that?” may be asked. Passages from
stories or excerpts from dialogues may be
used. Below is an example from “The
Mango and The Bamboo.”
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The Mango andThe
Bamboo
Boastful Tone
The Mango tree
speaks with pride:
"I am very strong."
Mocking Tone
"You cannot do that.
You are so frail and
weak."
Confident Mood
The Mango tree feels superior to the Bamboo.
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John-John and Macy'sConversation
John-John's Questions
"Hi, Macy. Did you have a
nice weekend?"
Macy's Responses
"Hi. It was a very nice
weekend, thanks. My
friends and I played our
favorite games."
The Tone
Friendly and informal.
Appropriate for
classmates talking about
weekend activities.
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3. Lesson Activity:
Activity4.
Ask students to work in small groups to prepare and
perform Chamber Theater. Any grade-level appropriate
narrative may be turned into script. Below is a sample
script which adapted the story “Mouse Maid Made
Mouse.”
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Chamber Theater: MouseMaid Made
Mouse
Characters: Narrator King of
Clouds
-Guru Lord of
Wind
-Daughter Lord of
Mountains
-Sun God King of
Mice
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Character Tones in"Mouse
Maid Made Mouse"
Narrator: On the bank of the river Ganges, there
lived a hermit, we will call Guru, and his wife. They
do not have a child. One day, while the hermit was
bathing in the river, a hawk dropped a mouse which
fell into his hands. By the power of meditation, he
transformed the female mouse into a little girl and
took her home to his wife. When it was time for the
girl to marry, Guru was determined to find her a
good husband.
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By the powerof invocation, the Guru summoned the Sun God to him.
Sun God: (In a moment the Sun God appeared before the
Guru) Guru, why have you called
me?
Guru: If this daughter of mine is willing to marry you,
please accept her hand. Daughter, do you accept the Sun
God, who lights up the world as your husband?
Daughter: Father, he is too fiery-tempered. I don't want to
marry him. Find me someone
better!
Guru: My Sun God, is there anyone better than you?
Sun God: Yes, the King of the Clouds is superior to me, for
when he covers me, I am no longer visible.
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Narrator: The Guruinvited the King of the Clouds.
Guru: My child, may I offer you hand to the King of Clouds?
Daughter: Father, he is dark and too cold. I don't want to marry him. Find me someone
better!
Guru: Oh, King of the Clouds! Is there anyone better than you?
King of Clouds: Yes, the Lord of the Wind is superior to me, for he makes me drift.
Narrator: So, the Guru invited the Lord of the Wind
Guru: My daughter, what do you say to him?
Daughter: Father, he is very changeable. I don't want to marry him. Find me someone
better.
Guru: My Lord, is there anyone better than you?
Lord of Wind: Yes, the Lord of the Mountains is superior to me, for although I am strong, he
prevents me from blowing where I want to.
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Narrator: And so,Guru invited the Lord of Mountains.
Guru: Now I am offering you to him.
Daughter: Father, he is hard and immovable. I don't want to marry him. Find me someone
better.
Guru: Lord of the Mountains, is there anyone better than you?
Lord of Mountains: Yes, the mice are superior to me, for they bore holes in my body.
Narrator: And so, the Guru invited the King of Mice.
Guru: Now my little daughter, I'm going to offer you the King of Mice. Do you like him?
Daughter: (The girl looked at the King of Mice, her whole body began to quiver with
delight.) Oh father, he is the best of all! Please turn me into a mouse, so that after my
marriage to the King of Mice, I shall be able to perform the household duties of my new
clan.
Narrator: By the power of the Guru’s meditation, he turned his daughter back into a mouse
and gave her in marriage to the king of mice.
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1. Learners’ Takeaways
1Why is knowing tone and mood
important in interpreting and
relaying messages? Complete the
prompts below:
2 I have learned that
________________________________.
3 I realized that
_____________________________________.
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2. Reflection on
Learning
1What about tone and mood is still
confusing to me?
2 Which lesson activity did I enjoy
most? Why?
3 What do I want to learn more after
this lesson?
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Formative Assessment:
1. Howwould you characterize the mode of
the following sentence: "I won the game fair
and square — and I'll fight anyone who says
differently!"
a. Delighted c. Bored
b. Angry d. Deceitful
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Formative Assessment:
2. Whatis the mood in the following
sentence? "Here we go again,” he moaned,
as he watched the other team score yet
another goal."
a. Joy c. Excitement
b. Fury d. Frustration
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Formative Assessment:
3. “I’llmiss you,” she said with a tear in her
eye. What mood is expressed here?
a. Calm c. Lonely
b. Angry d. Tensed
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Formative Assessment:
4. Theclass president will deliver a report on
the book drive project of Grade 4 pupils.
What is the appropriate tone of the speech?
a. Formal c. Authoritative
b. Informal d. Polite
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Formative Assessment:
5. Twofriends are exchanging stories from
their recent filed trip. What could be
thetone of their conversation?
a. Formal c. Powerful
b. Informal d. Polite