Teaching Tone and Mood in "FourFiveSeconds" by Rihanna

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This is what I used to help my struggling 7th graders understand the difference between tone and mood. The first page includes the lyrics to "FourFiveSeconds" by Rihanna with guiding questions. The second page is an "Upgrade your Words" sheet that includes academic words used to express tone and mood. Your purchase also includes an answer key.

Disclaimer: if you play the song for your class, please keep in mind that the lyrics read "I might get a little drunk." Determine beforehand if this would be inappropriate for your audience.

This activity is designed as a fun introduction for the concept of tone and mood. The teacher should consider following this activity with more rigorous texts and questions.