📚 Success Criteria

By the end of this activity, I can:

State what denotation means and provide the dictionary definition of a word

Explain what connotation means and suggest feelings or ideas a word might evoke

Compare and contrast the denotation and connotation of flaking and faded

Create my own sentences using flaking and faded that show I understand their meanings

🔤 Lower Ability: Guided Word Chart

Instructions: Complete the chart below. Use the sentence starters to help you.

Word: flaking

Denotation (dictionary meaning): Breaking or coming off in small pieces

Connotation (feelings/ideas): Makes me think of something old, neglected, or ___________

Sentence: The paint was flaking off the old house, making it look ___________ and uncared for.

Word: faded

Denotation (dictionary meaning): Lost brightness, colour, or strength

Connotation (feelings/ideas): Makes me feel ___________. Reminds me of memories or things from the past.

Sentence: Her faded photograph brought back ___________ memories of happier times.

✏️ Middle Ability: Independent Sentences

Instructions: Write your own sentences for each word and explain the feelings they create.

🌟 Higher Ability: Creative Writing Challenge

Instructions: Write a short paragraph (4-6 sentences) using both "flaking" and "faded" to show their contrasting connotations. Underline both words and annotate your connotation choices in the margin.

Word 1: _____________ would make the paragraph feel more _____________

Word 2: _____________ would make the paragraph feel more _____________