Tone and Mood Lessons: “Eleanor Rigby” by the Beatles (song) Disney video clips-Beauty and the Beast, Bambi, The Little Mermaid, Snow White, Toy Story, The Lion King, Aladdin, etc. Be able to APPLY tone and mood to what you read---baseball stories from book, benchmark, other practices, TAKS test, etc.
“Eleanor Rigby” by the Beatles (song) example The tone of this song is depressing, creating a mood of sadness.
Beauty and the Beast -example Scene Summary- Belle is hungry, so the candlestick, teapot, and other dishes sing her a song while serving her dinner. The tone of the scene we watched is light and playful, creating a mood of happiness and silliness.
1. Bambi Scene Summary- Bambi is laying by his mother, and the animals in the forest come to meet the newborn deer. The tone of the scene we watched is sweet and peaceful, creating a mood of calmness.
2. The Little Mermaid Scene Summary- Ariel’s father learns that his daughter is in love with a human, so he goes to her secret place and destroys her collection. The tone of the scene we watched is angry, creating a mood of fear and sadness.
3. Snow White Scene Summary- The queen, disguised as an ugly witch, creates a poisonous apple to give Snow White. The tone of the scene we watched is scary and evil, creating a mood of fear.
4. Toy Story Scene Summary- Woody and Buzz try frantically to get to the moving van with Andy inside. The tone of the scene we watched is suspenseful, creating a mood of excitement and happiness.
5. The Lion King Scene Summary- Mufasa tries to save his son, Simba, from the wildebeests, but falls from a cliff and dies. The tone of the scene we watched is suspenseful, creating a mood of anxiety and sadness.
6. Aladdin Scene Summary- Aladdin rubs the lamp for the first time, and meets the Genie. The tone of the scene we watched is funny and silly creating a mood of humor.
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