Tone Flip Rewrite

In this worksheet, students read a descriptive paragraph filled with positive and uplifting adjectives and verbs. Their task is to rewrite the entire paragraph using opposite words to completely reverse the tone, shifting it from cheerful to gloomy, calm, or tense. This activity strengthens understanding of tone, word choice, and how specific vocabulary shapes emotional impact in writing. Students practice using antonyms in context while maintaining logical sentence structure and coherence. The challenge extension invites learners to create a creative title for their new version, promoting expressive and critical writing skills.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Vocabulary: Antonyms and Opposites

English Language Arts – Tone and Mood in Writing

English Language Arts – Rewriting for Purpose

Creative Writing – Transforming Tone Through Word Choice

This worksheet is part of our Opposites and Contrasts Worksheets collection.