Lesson 4: Read Like a Writer
Completion requirements
Unit 5
What Are the Traits of a Good Mystery?
Lesson 4
Read Like a Writer
Turn to page 77 in the book Literacy in Action 5B.
Read the words written in blue at the top of the page.
Writers use word choice to create a certain mood in their story, usually one of suspense or uncertainty about what might happen. They also use different words and phrases to describe the setting, characters, and events. The way the story is written can make you feel scared, tense, anxious, nervous, uncertain, or excited while you are reading the story.
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Watch the BrainPOP video, Mood & Tone, to learn more.
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Websites
Go to the Starship English website and play the game Story Plant. This will help you practice and learn about the elements in a story.