Year 6 Worksheet 22: Understanding Tone and
Mood in Writing
Activity 1: Identifying Tone
Read the sentences below and determine the tone. Write your answer in the blank provided.
1. “I can’t believe you did that!” ___________________
2. “The sun shone brightly, and everything felt perfect.” ___________________
3. “What a disaster! Everything has gone wrong.” ___________________
4. “I absolutely adore this book!” ___________________
5. “You’re really going to wear that?” ___________________
6. “He spoke with such kindness and warmth.” ___________________
7. “I guess that was an interesting choice.” ___________________
8. “The team celebrated their victory with joy.” ___________________
9. “It’s just another ordinary day.” ___________________
10. “How could you be so careless?” ___________________
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Activity 2: Identifying Mood
Read the excerpts and describe the mood created. Write your answer in the blank provided.
1. “The fog rolled in, covering everything in a blanket of gray.” ___________________
2. “The children laughed and played in the sun.” ___________________
3. “An eerie silence filled the room as the clock ticked ominously.” ___________________
4. “The garden was bursting with colorful flowers and buzzing bees.”
___________________
5. “She walked alone down the empty street, shadows creeping.” ___________________
6. “The celebration was filled with laughter and excitement.” ___________________
7. “As the storm raged outside, a sense of fear settled in.” ___________________
8. “The warm breeze made everyone feel relaxed and happy.” __________________
9. “He was lost in thought, the weight of the world on his shoulders.”
___________________
10. “A sense of mystery hung in the air as night fell.” ___________________
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Answer Key
Activity 1
1. Annoyed
2. Joyful
3. Frustrated
4. Enthusiastic
5. Disapproving
6. Kind
7. Sarcastic
8. Joyful
9. Indifferent
10. Angry
Activity 2
1. Gloomy
2. Cheerful
3. Suspenseful
4. Joyful
5. Lonely
6. Joyful
7. Fearful
8. Relaxed
9. Heavy
10. Mysterious
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