English 9 Thursday, September 15, 2016 Do Now: Take a copy of the Shades of Meaning handout. Take out your Summer Reading Task I screenshot & Turnitin receipt. Place both copies in your portfolio.

Close Reading: Studying Word Choice Copy down the pairs below: assertive/pushy reckless/adventurous trusting/gullible Circle which word in each pair you would rather be described as. Explain.

Denotation vs. Connotation denotation: the dictionary definition of the word, its literal meaning connotation: the meaning suggested by the word based on how it is used in a sentence or text Example: According to the dictionary, both assertive and pushy mean forceful and self-confident; however, the connotation of assertive is positive (+), while the connotation for pushy is negative (-).

Diction diction (also referred to as word choice): the way words are used in writing and speech to evoke the writer’s voice and guide the reader to understand the author’s attitude and expression Example: The woman walking down the street quickly caught my eye; she looked slender and was wearing a pink dress. The woman walking down the street quickly caught my eye; she looked gaunt and was wearing a pink dress.

Synonyms synonyms: words with similar meanings, but they are not identical We use synonyms to express shades of meaning. A slight difference in meaning among synonyms can completely change the meaning of a sentence. When looking at synonyms, think about which words are less intense and more intense. This will help you figure out which synonym is the right word to use in a sentence. Example: The happy couple was newly engaged. The blissful couple was newly engaged.

Shades of Meaning Activity You are going to be broken up into groups of four. Each group will receive a set of words. These words have similar meanings; however, their intensity varies. Work together with your group to: Look up the denotation of each word. Decide on the connotation of each word. Rank the synonyms from “least intense” to “most intense.” Record your final answers on your paint swatch with an example of each.

Shades of Meaning: Model List of words: adoration (+) = deep love, respect, and worship love (+) = an intense feeling of deep affection fondness (+) = liking someone or something Rank [least intense – most intense]: 1. fondness 2. love 3. adoration

fondness (+) = liking someone or something I am fond of Soul Cycle.

love (+) = an intense feeling of deep affection I love carbs.

adoration (+) = deep love, respect, and worship I adore sleeping in late on the weekends.

Shades of Meaning #1 economical stingy thrifty frugal Read the four words below, then as a group complete the following: Look up the denotation for each word. Decide on the connotation for each word. Is it positive (+), negative (-), or neutral (+/-)? Rank the synonyms below from “least intense” to “most intense.” Record your final answers on your paint swatch with an example of each. economical stingy thrifty frugal

Shades of Meaning #2 intellectual shrewd clever astute Read the four words below, then as a group complete the following: Look up the denotation for each word. Decide on the connotation for each word. Is it positive (+), negative (-), or neutral (+/-)? Rank the synonyms below from “least intense” to “most intense.” Record your final answers on your paint swatch with an example of each. intellectual shrewd clever astute

Shades of Meaning #3 arrogant self-satisfied proud vain Read the four words below, then as a group complete the following: Look up the denotation for each word. Decide on the connotation for each word. Is it positive (+), negative (-), or neutral (+/-)? Rank the synonyms below from “least intense” to “most intense.” Record your final answers on your paint swatch with an example of each. arrogant self-satisfied proud vain

Shades of Meaning #4 evil bad sinister wicked Read the four words below, then as a group complete the following: Look up the denotation for each word. Decide on the connotation for each word. Is it positive (+), negative (-), or neutral (+/-)? Rank the synonyms below from “least intense” to “most intense.” Record your final answers on your paint swatch with an example of each. evil bad sinister wicked