📚 Part 1: Understanding Denotation and Connotation

1. Define the following terms in your own words:

Denotation: _________________________________________________

Connotation: _________________________________________________

2. For each word below, circle whether the connotation is positive, negative, or neutral:

Childish - The boy was being childish during the meeting.

Positive

Negative

Neutral

Home - After traveling for weeks, she finally returned home.

Positive

Negative

Neutral

Snake - Don't trust him; he's a real snake.

Positive

Negative

Neutral

✏️ Part 2: Word Analysis and Sentence Writing

3. Complete the chart below for each word:

Word	Denotation (Dictionary Meaning)	Connotation (Feeling/Association)
Slim	_________________________	_________________________
Cheap	_________________________	_________________________
Young	_________________________	_________________________

4. Write a sentence for each word that clearly shows its connotation:

Stubborn: ___________________________________________________

Determined: _______________________________________________

Vintage: ___________________________________________________

🎨 Part 3: Creative Writing and Exit Ticket

5. Write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) describing either a place you love OR a place you dislike. Use at least THREE words with strong connotations to show your feelings about this place.

6. Exit Ticket: Answer the following questions:

a) Explain in one sentence why understanding connotation is important for writers:

b) Write one sentence using a word with a negative connotation, then rewrite it using a word with a positive connotation:

Negative: ________________________________________________

Positive: _________________________________________________