Word Sort: Tones and
Moods
Look at the words below and put them into categories.
You may only use each word once. Begin by categorizing the words into the
following three categories:
______POSITIVE______
_____NEGATIVE______ _____NEUTRAL_____
You can “categorize” them by writing a code next to
each word.
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Distressed |
Angry |
Peaceful |
Humorous |
Unbelieving |
Gloomy |
Pessimistic |
Lazy |
Cheery |
Uncomfortable |
Apprehensive |
Devilish |
Shifty |
Amused |
Tender |
Hopeful |
Nauseated |
Mocking |
Nostalgic |
Cold |
Rejected |
Touching |
Hyper |
Anxious |
Stern |
Depressed |
Stressed |
Adoring |
Refreshed |
Outspoken |
Passionate |
Foreboding |
Exciting |
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Next, categorize the words again, this time into the
categories of:
_________TONE___________
___________MOOD___________
Again, write a code next to each word OR highlight
them in two different colors. Make sure you indicate which color means
which category. |