Name: _______________________________
Mood Worksheet 2
Directions: Read the passages and underline words and phrases that help set the mood. Write down the
mood of the passage and explain your answer.
1. Amar wiped the sweat from his brow. The sun laid into him as he trekked across the desert. He licked
his lips but there was no moisture on his tongue. His mouth was dry. His lips were cracked. He held his
hand on his forehead to block the sun, but he still couldn't see over the next dune. The waves of heat
obscured his vision. Amar looked up a saw the vultures circling. He felt his legs wobbling.
What is the mood of this paragraph? ______________________________________________________
Why do you believe this? Explain your answer by referring to the text.
2. Evan bounded from his bed. He drew his blinds and the sun poured through. He opened the window
and breathed in the fresh morning air. It was crisp and smelled like life and spring. Today would be a
good day. Evan bathed and got dressed in clean clothes. He packed his bag in an orderly way, making
sure he had all his supplies. He took a piece of toast and some fresh fruit with him for the road. It's hard
to have a good day when you're hungry, and Evan knew this. He would not be hungry today.
What is the mood of this paragraph? ______________________________________________________
Why do you believe this? Explain your answer by referring to the text.
3. "Give me my toy!" Tyler yelled at his little brother Taylor. "No, I was using it first!" Taylor shouted
back. The TV was blaring loudly. A cartoon was playing. The boys were not watching it. Toys covered
the floor. Tyler snatched the toy from Taylor's hands. Taylor started crying loudly. Loud stomping could
be heard upstairs. The stomps got louder as they headed down the stairs. A dog was barking ferociously.
Tyler, still crying, said, "Taylor snatched my toy!" Tyler snapped back, "It's my toy!"
What is the mood of this paragraph? ______________________________________________________
Why do you believe this? Explain your answer by referring to the text.
4. The old rowboat's squeaks and creaks could be heard clearly over the still water. Jae plopped the oars
into the pond and rowed. The sounds were rhythmic. The birds in the woods chirped. Jae put the oars
down and grabbed his fishing rod. He cast it near the shore and seemed pleased with his cast. He put his
feet on the edge of the boat and his hands behind his head. He yawned and stretched, keeping an eye on
the bobber. The bobber moved with the current of the water but was otherwise still. The breeze was
gentle but refreshing. Jae took it in, breathing in deeply through his nose. "This is the life," he said to
himself.
What is the mood of this paragraph? ______________________________________________________
Why do you believe this? Explain your answer by referring to the text.
