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Connotation & Denotation — Lesson, Practice, and Sorting Activity

Description

This purchase includes:

  • A lesson on connotation (suggested meanings) and denotation (literal definitions).
  • Several examples of words with similar denotations and differing connotations (in PowerPoint).
  • Printable sorting cards (designed for collaborative learning). Students will divide words into columns identifying their connotation as positive, negative, or neutral.

With this lesson, students will:

  • Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.
  • Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations.