Denotation What does residence mean? Denotation is the literal dictionary meaning of a word. REMEMBER: Denotation=Dictionary

Connotation What do you think of when I say the word home? Connotation is the emotional suggestion of a word. Connotations are the thoughts that POP into your head when you hear a word! Connotation

Examples Snake Dog Denotation: Domesticated animal who barks and has a great sense of smell Connotation: Shameless or unpleasant looking Denotation: A long limbless reptile Connotation: Evil or dangerous

Examples Negative: Arrogant Lazy Nag Nosy

The student asked to go to the office. Demand and beg mean the same as ask…but they feel different. The student demanded to go to the office. The student begged to go to the office.

Professional Sports Teams Georgia Bulldogs—red, black, and white—football Seattle Seahawks—blue, green, and white—football

Atlanta Braves—blue and red—baseball San Antonio Spurs—silver/gray, black, and white—basketball

Your assignment… In your groups, you will create a new sports team. You must decide on a team name/mascot, the colors, and what sport the team plays. You will create a flyer advertising why people should come watch your new team play. Each member of the group will have a job: Director: Gather and organize materials, keep others on task, assist with other jobs Artist: Make the flyer attractive by drawing the mascot and including the colors Connector: Use the graphic organizer to make connections with connotations Writer: On a sheet of paper, write a paragraph summing up the connotations of the choices your group made and why they are appropriate