
4/29/21 ELA CONNOTATIONS AND DENOTATIONS AGENDA
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Caroline Krayer
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4/29/21 ELA CONNOTATIONS & DENOTATIONS
Word choice matters!
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DO NOW
Please open today's module.
Please submit any past work.
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LEARNING TARGETS (GOALS)
You should be able to distinguish (or difference) between connotation and denotation.
You should be able to define the words connotation and denotation and be able to recognize it in our word choices
You should be able to revise a written work with the proper connotation.
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Open Ended
WRITING PROMPT: Would You Rather?
Imagine someone close to you was introducing you to a person who knew nothing about you. He/She wants to describe you in the best way possible. From each pair of words below, choose the word you would rather they use to describe you. Then, explain why.
1. hard-working OR a workaholic
Why?
2.flexible OR indecisive
Why?
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TERMS REVIEW
What is the definition of Denotation?
Denotation is the dictionary definition. The literal meaning of the word (FACT)
What is the definition of Connotation?
Connotation is the figurative or emotional meaning of the word (OPINION)
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REVIEW: TONE AND MOOD
Tone:
How the author feels towards a subject
Mood:
Feeling of the atmosphere being described to the reader.
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LEARNING TARGETS (GOALS)
You should be able to distinguish (difference) between connotation and denotation.
You should be able to define the words connotation and denotation and be able to recognize it in our word choices.
You should be able to revise a written work with the proper connotation.
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CLASS ACTIVITY: Connotation Set of Words
Please go to today's module and click on Connotation Set of Words Table
Please wait for instructions
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GROUP ACTIVITY (PAIRS)
Please go to today's module and open the
Rubric
Sports Activity
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LEARNING TARGETS (GOALS)
You should be able to distinguish (difference) between connotation and denotation.
You should be able to define the words connotation and denotation and be able to recognize it in our word choices.
You should be able to revise a written work with the proper connotation.
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Exit Ticket
Please go to today's module and complete today's exit ticket.
Don't forget to submit when you are finished.
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Homework
Extended Practice #32.6 in today's module
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