Model for students how to decide on the mood of the first chapter. Explain that writers use language to create the mood in a text. Point out phrases such as "I sat at an empty table in the back of the room and tried to convince myself that it was better to eat alone, that everyone wasn't ignoring me." 

Explain that the sentence helps create a feeling of loneliness. Work with them on the second chapter to ensure they understand how to interpret the mood, then give them the worksheet and have them find the mood for the remaining chapters independently. 

Explain to students what they are to do on the worksheet.

Say: I want you to read the rest of the book silently at your own pace. As you read, I want you to think about the mood of each chapter and how the author has created that mood. When you finish a chapter, write the mood in the appropriate place on the Character Map, and provide some examples of words the author has used to create that character's mood. 


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