Connotations - WORD CHOICE

Select all of the words that have a negative connotation in a school setting.

• angry

• talkative

• lovely

• curious

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Select all of the words that have a positive connotation in a school setting.

• playful

• careless

• organized

• confident

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word has the most negative connotation if used at home?

• picky

• lazy

• shy

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence uses the word "co-worker" in a positive way?

• My new coworker is such a dynamic and intelligent young lady.

• Our new coworker is very careless when it comes to working with customers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentences uses the word "teacher" in a negative way?

• My Spanish teacher is very confident when he speaks.

• My English teacher is very picky when it comes to turning in assignments.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence uses the words "new student" in a negative way?

• I've heard rumors that the new student is very angry all of the time.

• The new student was very shy and talked with a soft voice.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which sentence uses the word "king" in a positive way?

• The king was very vague with the plans he had for the village.

• The king had brilliant and dynamic new ideas for the towns remodel.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which sentence uses the word "athlete" in a negative way?

• The team captain was very pushy and forceful when it came to giving plays for the game.

• The lean quarterback was very skillful with his throw of the ball.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Is this a negative or positive connotation of the word dog?

"The new dog is very active and playful with others."

• positive connotation

• negative connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Is this a negative or a positive connotation of the word rockstar?

"The famous Rockstar had a very lovely voice."

• positive connotation

• negative connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4