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Connotation & Denotation - Mini Lesson and Activities

Connotation and Denotation Mini Lesson

This mini lesson will not only teach your students about connotation and denotation, but it will also help them understand how words carry different meanings depending on context.

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Google Slides Presentation: 13 colorful and engaging slides that introduce the concept of connotation and denotation.
Notes: Defines and explains connotation and denotation. Examples are provided.
Fill in the Blank Notes: This guide will help students follow along with the lesson! ELA Unlimited Exclusive!
Vocabulary Practice: Practice the terms with Quizizz. Link and instructions included.
Instructional Video: Video where I walk students through the slides and help them gain an understanding of connotation and denotation.
Knowledge Check: Students are given three words. They have to write the denotative and connotative meaning of each word and write an example sentence for both.

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Connotation & Denotation: The Quest Activity Pack

Connotation and Denotation Quests

These quests are an engaging and creative way to help your students apply their understanding of connotation and denotation.

The Quests:

Quest 1: Part One- Students will determine if the underlined words in the six sentences have a positive or negative connotation. Part Two- Students are given six words and will write a sentence with each word and determine if it had a positive or negative connotation.
Quest 2: Part One- Students will take the underlined word in six sentences and change it to a word that has a positive connotation and a different word with a negative connotation. Part Two- Students are given a sentence and will use it as a jumping off point to write two passages with contrasting attitudes.
Quest 3: Part One- Students will read two paragraphs and determine the tone based on the words used in the paragraph. Part Two- Students will select a product from the three provided and write a positive and negative review of the product ensuring the words selected indicate the type of review.
Quest 4: Part One- Students are given five team names. They will write about their impression of the team and predict their record based solely on the name. Part Two- Students will come up with a team name that represents the impression they want their team to give off.
Quest 5: Part One- Students are given five personalities. They will write the denotative meaning and the connotation (positive or negative) of each word. Part Two- Students will choose two personality traits from the list in part one and write a short that represents the connotative meaning of those traits.