Shaping The Tone

Worksheet Description

The “Resolving Narratives: Tone” worksheet is tailored to guide students through the process of shaping the emotional impact of their story’s ending. It emphasizes the importance of the resolution not just as a conclusion to the plot, but as a means to leave a lasting impression on the reader, reflecting the tone set by the author. Students are prompted to articulate how they want readers to feel at the end of the story and the reasons behind these desired emotions. Additionally, the worksheet provides space for brainstorming ways to achieve this intended tone in the story’s resolution.

This worksheet is intended to teach students about the significance of tone in the resolution of a narrative. It helps them understand that the way a story concludes can influence the reader’s final perception and emotional response to the entire narrative. The exercise encourages students to think deliberately about the mood they are setting with their writing and the tools they can use to craft an ending that resonates with readers. By focusing on tone, students learn to enhance the thematic consistency and emotional depth of their stories.