Context and Connotation 1

​ESSENTIAL QUESTION

How can we use context clues to find the meanings of new words? 

​CONTEXT and CONNOTATION

V.1.3

Apply knowledge of context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to determine the connotative and denotative meaning of words and phrases appropriate to grade level.

Multiple Choice

What is CONNOTATION?

• the dictionary definition

• the way a word sounds

• the feeling or idea the word evokes

• the pronunciation of a word

Multiple Choice

What is DENOTATION?

• the amount of syllables

• the way a word is pronounced

• feeling or idea a word evokes

• the literal meaning of a word

​7.V.1.3: Apply knowledge of context clues, (definitions, synonyms, antonyms, examples and inferences) figurative language,(metaphors, similes, idioms, etc.) word relationships, (synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, homophones) reference materials, (dictionary, thesaurus, footnote) and/or background knowledge to determine the connotative (the feeling behind the word) and denotative(definition) meanings of words or phrases, appropriate to grade level.

Open Ended

What sticks out to you about what you are expected to learn?

​CONTEXT CLUES

1. Definition - The definition of the word is incorporated into the text.
2. Synonyms - The author uses a word having the same or similar meaning to other words in a sentence.
3. Antonyms - The author hints at the meaning by providing a non-example or opposite.
4. Examples - The definition of the word is given in the form of an example.
5. Inference - The reader is able to make an educated guess, use reasoning or background knowledge to determine the meaning of an unknown word.

Match

Match these terms:

• the definition of the word in the text

• words having a similar or same meaning

• author hints through the opposite word meaning

• meaning is given in the form of an example

• educated guess using reasoning and background knowledge

definition

synonym

antonym

example

inference

• definition

• synonym

• antonym

• example

• inference

​Homonym: Two words having the same pronunciation and spelling, but having different meanings

Homophone: Two words having the same pronunciation, but having different spellings and meanings

Multiple Choice

The HOMONYM is:

• strong/powerful

• lie / lie

• hot/cold

• their/there

Draw

Draw the homonym : address (location) : address (speak to)

Multiple Choice

The HOMOPHONE is:

• lie/lie

• here/hear

• punctual/tardy

• adress/address

Draw

Draw the homophone: here : hear

​Word Relationship Checklist

To apply knowledge of word relationships to determine the denotative and connotative meanings of words or phrases, consider the following questions:

• How does the word or phrase function in the sentence?

• Is the word related to another word? How?

• How can I use the relationship between words to better understand each word?

• Are there clues in the surrounding text that can help me make an educated guess about the meaning of the word or phrase?

• Have I consulted a dictionary or thesaurus for denotative and connotative meanings?

Open Ended

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