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Directions:Date:Below are some made-up book titles. Based on the titles, what two words do you
think would describe the mood of the story? Write them on the book’s cover. Use
words from the list or add your ownYou have moods—silly, serious, mysterious, or quiet.
Stories have moods, too—created by subject, word use,
and pictures.Mood Wordslighthearted
mysterious
silly
scary
serious
adventurous
creepy
puzzling
dark
strange
exciting
informative
entertaining
whimsical
eerie
suspenseful
calm
mischievous
light
historical
educational
humorousTHE DUDLEYS
GO TO MARS__________________________________WATSON FINDS
THE FINAL CLUE__________________________________DIVING FOR
LOST TREASURE__________________________________HAUNTED
CASTLE__________________________________TROUBLE
WITH TWINS__________________________________THE SECRET
CAVE__________________________________LIVING IN
SILENCE:
A Deaf Person’s Diary__________________________________MR. MARSH’S
MAGNIFICENT
MACHINE__________________________________IF YOU HAD
TRAVELED
IN A COVERED
WAGON__________________________________