Connotation Denotation Lab Worksheet Part 3

STAAR Tutorials READING Denotation and Connotation Denotation= The exact definition of the word; what the definition would be if you found it in the dictionary. Connotation=the feeling you get, the tone created by the word regardless of its dictionary meaning. **Words can have positive or negative connotations** For each of the following terms or phrases, write down the denotation of the word (in your own words) and then a SYNONYM with a negative connotation and a word with a positive connotation. Your synonym can be a phrase. WORD Rich Denotation (actual definition —no emotion) Wealthy, having a lot of money SYNONYM with negative connotation Greedy, moneyhungry, scrooge Acquaintance Work Colleague, classmate Labor, toil Pushy, ruthless Ambitious Boy/Girl SYNONYM with a positive connotation Affluent, well-off, doing well Determined, gogetting Officer, detective Police trusting Wife/husband Car Athlete Walk Government Hit laugh STAAR Tutorials READING Dictionary Skills E1.1.E Use a dictionary, a glossary, or a thesaurus to determine or confirm the meanings of words and phrases, including their denotations and connotations and their etymology DIRECTIONS: Use the dictionary page to complete this work sheet. Read each question below. Write the answer on the lines under each question. 1. The main entry words on this dictionary page appear in bold type. The entry words jut out a bit out from the meanings of the words. The entry words are listed in ABC order on the page. How many main entry words do you count on this page? _______22____________ 2. On this dictionary page, the syllable breaks in the main entry words are shown with small dots. How many main entry words on this page have two syllables? ______11________ Which main entry word has four syllables? _________counterclockwise___________________ Which main entry words have three syllables? ______cottontail, counselor, counteract, counterfeit, counterpart, countryside___________________ _______________________________________________________________ 3. All the words on this page begin with the letter c. Do they begin with the hard sound of c that you hear in the letter k or the soft c sound that you hear in the letter s? ______hard_c________ 4. The entries on this dictionary page tell the part of speech, such as noun, verb, adjective, or adverb, for each definition of the word. Which words on the page can be used as both nouns and verbs? ________cough, counsel, count, _______________________________________________________ Which word on the page can be used as both an adjective and an adverb? ______________________counterclockwise_________________________________________ 5. Homonyms or homophones are words that sound alike but have different spellings. Two of the words on this page are homophones. Which two words on the page are the homophones? _______________________council, counsel________________________________________ 6. Related words and word forms appear at the end of many definitions. For example, coughing and coughed are forms of the word cough. What are the word forms for the word counteract? _________________________counteracting, counteracted______________________________________ 7. Sometimes definitions include sentences that provide examples of words used in context. Find each of the words below on this dictionary page. Copy a sentence from the page that shows each word used in context. counsel (verb) ___________________________________________________ counter (adjective) _______________________________________________ Determine the definitions of unfamiliar words in context by using antonym clues. Step 2: Using the underlined antonym clues, choose the best definition for the word in bold print. Your instructor will tell you whether to write your answers in your book or to submit your answers online for electronic grading. 1. In contrast to her normally hopeful nature, Annie grew more pessimistic about her career choice after each test in Organic Chemistry I. Pessimistic means a. characterized by a hopeful outlook. b. cheerful in daily work. c. annoying. d. characterized by a negative outlook. 2. Obviously very different, the first brother was outgoing and loquacious, but the second was shy and silent. Loquacious means a. wise. b. shy. c. angry. d. talkative. 3. He presented the image of a prudent man; however, Keith was really a reckless and careless person who rarely thought about what would be sensible. Prudent means a. careful. b. careless. c. reckless. d. foolish. 4. Arnold was arrogant when it came to his ideas; on the other hand, his colleague was humble, seeking suggestions from others and giving credit to his coworkers. Arrogant means a. humble. September 10-11 Suggested Plan of Action This is merely a suggestion of how to pace and instruct the labs. Feel free to use your own judgment and d tion for optimal use of your time. September 10  Go over the difference between “connotation and denotation” using the examples. omplete practice 1 (“It’s for You!”) together, having the students read out loud and stopping to explain the passage along the way. (Maybe have a student summarize each paragraph). Answer questions 1-4 together as a class and ask for explanations for correct answers.  Pair students and have them read practice 2 “Only Woman Medal of Honor Winner” Tell them to read the passage together, stopping after each paragraph to discuss the main idea. Have them answer 5-10 together and then go over the answers as a whole group.  Now, individually and silently have students read “Why the Giraffe’s Neck is Long”. Have them read this silently and then try to answer questions 1-3 on their own. When everyone is nished, go over the answers as a whole group.  Depending on time, do the last activity (1-17) as a whole group together as you review swers or have students work in pairs or individually to complete the activity and then go er answers as a whole group. September 11—  Review Denotation and Connotation meanings again. Go over the chart with the students and explain that they should try to come up with SYNONYMS for the words which either have a negative or positive connotation. They can work in pairs. After they complete the chart, students can share out their answers. (They may not be able to come up with examples on their own, so you may have to try to review and supply help with answers)  Next work on the dictionary/vocabulary activity with the students. Walk students through a typical dictionary page pointing out entry words, pronunciation, part of speech, definitions, and other forms of the word.  Have students work in pairs to complete questions 1-7 and then review the answers.  Depending on time, either have students work individually and silently on Step 2 (questions 19). Review answers with them as a whole group. Or work on questions 1-9 as a whole group, providing the answers along the way. Connotative Meaning: Practice Exercises Now that you're more familiar with connotative words, see how well you do with these fun exercises. The answers are below, so don't look ahead until you have tried to answer on your own. Exercise 1: Finding Words With Negative Connotations Read the sentences below. Identify the word(s) that have a negative connotation. 1. 2. 3. Bedford is a gritty neighborhood, but the rent is affordable. On my flight to Los Angeles, I sat next to this geezer. He was very old. Every morning my neighbor takes his mutt to the park. It always barks loudly when leaving the building. 4. You need to be pushy when you are looking for a job. 5. Bob is bullheaded sometimes, but he always gets the job done. Exercise 2: Choose a Word With a Positive Connotation Choose the word with the most positive connotation to complete the sentences below. 1. I love spending time with my aunt. She has a very (childlike, youthful, childish) outlook on life. 2. 3. 4. I enjoy finding ways to make the most of my budget by being (frugal, miserly, cheap). I am (confident, arrogant, egotistical) that I will be selected for a role in the school play. I realize that you're feeling (nosy, prying, inquisitive), but I'd rather not discuss the matter. 5. My cousin is very (blathering, jabbering, talkative). Exercise 3: What's the Connotation? For each of the sentences below, determine if the bold word has a positive or negative connotation. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. How long have you been dieting? Maybe too long. You look so skinny. I can tell you put a lot of work into your book report. It is extraordinary. I hope to look like my sister when I grow up. She is absolutely gorgeous. I know that Eddie and I are the same age, but he is just so juvenile. It's certainly unusual to use Comic Sans font on a resume. Answers for Exercise 1: Finding Words With Negative Connotations The terms with a negative connotation are marked in bold. 1. 2. 3. Bedford is a gritty neighborhood, but the rent is affordable. On my flight to Los Angeles, I sat next to this geezer. He was very old. Every morning my neighbor takes his mutt to the park. It always barks loudly when leaving the building. 4. You need to be pushy when you are looking for a job. 5. Bob is bullheaded sometimes, but he always gets the job done. Answers for Exercise 2: Choose a Word With a Positive Connotation Options with the most positive connotation are marked in bold. 1. I love spending time with my aunt. She has a very (childlike, youthful, childish) outlook on life. 2. 3. 4. I enjoy finding ways to make the most of my budget by being (frugal, miserly, cheap). I am (confident , arrogant, egotistical) that I will be selected for a role in the school play. I realize that you're feeling (nosy, prying, inquisitive), but I'd rather not discuss the matter. 5. My cousin is very (blathering, talkative, jabbering). Exercise 3: What's the Connotation Answers appear in parentheses after each sentence. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. How long have you been dieting? Maybe too long. You look so skinny. (negative implies the person has lost too much weight) I can tell you put a lot of work into your book report. It is extraordinary. (positive implies that the results are very good) I hope to look like my sister when I grow up. She is absolutely gorgeous. (positive implies great beauty) I know that Eddie and I are the same age, but he is just so juvenile. (negative - implies immature and childish) It's certainly unusual to use Comic Sans font on a resume. (negative - implies that this is a bad idea)