Using Connotation and Denotation
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English
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8th Grade
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Andraya Preston
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1.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Do Now: Read the cartoon comic from Family Circle. When you read the comic cartoon, think about the message that it is sending to the reader. Explain if it is positive message or negative message.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
2.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
After watching the video. Explain the differences between Connotation vs Denotation.
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CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Ariana Grande's Thank U, Next, she says " At least this song is a smash". Based on the context clues, what is the connotation of the word "smash"?
Positive
Negative
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CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Michael Jackson's Billie Jean, he says "She's just a girl who claims that I am the one." Pick the word that is the negative connotation of the word "claim".
Demand
Ask
Said
States
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CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Luke Bryan's Play it Again, he says "Man, you should have seen her light up." Which word is a positive connotation of the word light
Burn
Glow
Ignite
Kindle
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CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Megan Thee Stallion's Savage, she says "Acting stupid, what's happening?" Choose a word that is a positive connotation of the word "stupid".
Dumb
Idiotic
Foolish
Goofy
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CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Imagine Dragons' Thunder, they say "They say you're basic, they say you're easy". Based on context clues, is the word "basic" being used with a positive or negative connotation?
Positive
Negative
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CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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