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Getting to Know You! This lesson will focus a lot on background knowledge. What is something that you are really knowledgeable about?

Module 5 Agenda Expectations Inferences Connotations and Denotations Allusions Song Lyric Practice Reflection

Expectations of Students Treat this room as you would any classroom. Remember that this is my office, so please act accordingly. Treat everyone with respect in what you say and what you do. Give praise when appropriate! If you are using a mic, please click it off after you talk each time. Please type your answers once in the chat box.

What Is an Inference? To INFER is to determine information based on evidence. Imagine this: Your dad comes home from work, slams the door, yells at the dog, and grumbles in a low but irritated tone. We have the evidence, but what does it MEAN? You saw what he did and heard his words/tone, so you can INFER that he is… THAT is “reading between the lines!”

Make an Inference “Everyday after work, Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was ‘presentable,’ as Alice had often said.” Using evidence from the text tell me: What is Paul’s job? What is Alice like? What is Paul’s relationship to Alice?

Connecting the Dots An OBSERVATION is when you gather evidence by noticing specific and important details. An INFERENCE is when you conclude information based on evidence and background knowledge. A PREDICTION is when you use clues to determine what is going to happen next.

Take a look at this picture. Tell me the story. What do you observe, infer, and predict based on this picture?

Check-in Let’s take a second to reflect on what we’ve learned so far. Tell me, on a scale of A to D, how confident are you about the concept of inferences? A – I do not feel confident at all about inferences. B – I feel a more confused than confident about inferences. C – I feel somewhat confident about using inferences. D - I feel extremely confident about using inferences.

Connotation & Denotation Denotation is the dictionary definition of a word. Connotation is the “feeling” or “emotion” associated with the word. Although several words may share the same meaning or definition, the “feeling” we have about each word can be VERY different! Example: Pig-headed, Stubborn, Strong-willed Which would you rather someone call you?

Connotation: Positive or Negative? Example: Childlike, Youthful, Childish, Young All four of these words have the same DENOTATION (characteristic of a child/young person), but do they all have the same CONNOTATION? What would you rather be called? Let’s try a few more: Inquisitive, Interested, Curious, Nosy Confident, Proud, Egotistical, Self-Assured Disabled, Crippled, Handicapped, Challenged Skinny, Scrawny, Slender, Emaciated

Word Choice Directions: In each sentence, there is a descriptive word with a negative connotation. Using the highlighter, identify that word. Then, rewrite the sentence using a positive word instead. Example: Every morning my neighbor takes his mutt to the park. Every morning my neighbor takes his puppy to the park. 1.Bedford is an uppity neighborhood, but the prices are economical. 2.You need to be pushy when you are looking for a job. 3.Bob is quite nosy at every staff meeting. He always ask what everyone is doing.

Connotation in Song Lyrics Explain the connotation (emotion) of the highlighted words. What OTHER words could the author have used? WHY did the writer choose that word? (How did she want us to FEEL?) Summertime Sadness by Lana Del Rey: I got my red dress on tonight Dancing in the dark in the pale moonlight Done my hair up real big beauty queen style High heels off, I'm feeling alive

Connotation in Song Lyrics Now you try! These lyrics have examples of words with an emotional connotation – identify those words by circling or typing them into the chat box. What OTHER words could the author have used? WHY did the writer choose that word? “Royals” by Lorde I've never seen a diamond in the flesh I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies And I'm not proud of my address, In a torn-up town, no postcode envy But every song's like gold teeth, grey goose, trippin' in the bathroom Blood stains, ball gowns, trashin' the hotel room, We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams. But everybody's like Cristal, Maybach, diamonds on your timepiece. Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash. We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair.

Check-in Let’s take a second to reflect on what we’ve learned so far. Tell me, on a scale of A to D, how confident are you about the concept of connotation? A – I do not feel confident at all about connotation. B – I feel a more confused than confident about connotation. C – I feel somewhat confident about identifying connotation. D - I feel extremely confident about identifying connotation.

What Is an Allusion? What: Makes reference to a person, place, or thing that HAS HAPPENED or EXISTED (real life or fiction). Why: Deepens understanding of what the author is trying to convey. Problem: Background knowledge is very important for an allusion to be effective. If you don’t know the reference, you will not get the idea of what is being conveyed.

Background Knowledge Check out this video: What allusions are given in this video? How important is background knowledge for “getting” an allusion?

Possible Allusions “I was surprised his nose was not growing like Pinocchio’s.” “When she lost her job, she acted like a Scrooge and refused to buy anything that wasn’t necessary.” “He was a real Romeo with the ladies.” “This place is like a Garden of Eden.” Can you think of your own allusion? What is something from your background knowledge that you could make a connection to?

Describe an allusion. Explain its implications! What do you KNOW about the person/place/thing, AND what does that imply? Hunger Games character Katniss (fictional person/literature) 9/11 Terror Attack (historical event) Abraham Lincoln (historical person) Salem Witch Trials (historical/literature) Cain (biblical/religious literature) Frankenstein (literature)

Allusions in Song Lyrics Below are three song examples that use allusion. Circle or highlight where the allusions are used. What connection is the author trying to make? How does this add to the meaning of the song? “If I go crazy then will you still call me Superman If I’m alive and well, will you be there a-holding my hand I’ll keep you by my side with my superhuman might, Kryptonite” – 3 Doors Down “You know I won't be no stick figure silicone Barbie doll So if that's what you're into then go ahead and move along” – Meghan Trainor “Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter / And my daddy said stay away from Juliet / But you were everything to me I was begging you please don't go” – Taylor Swift

Allusions in Song Lyrics Below is my favorite song. It is by Rufus Wainwright, and it is titled “Hallelujah.” As you watch this video, can you see the allusions present? Most of them are biblical references. How do they add to this song?

And Finally…. Interested in knowing what that song means? Check out this informative link: But songs and text aren’t the only place you will find allusions.

Check-in Let’s take a second to reflect on what we’ve learned so far. Tell me, on a scale of A to D, how confident are you about the concept of allusions? A – I do not feel confident at all about allusions. B – I feel a more confused than confident about allusions. C – I feel somewhat confident about identifying allusions. D - I feel extremely confident about identifying allusions.

Self-Reflection: What idea or concept “stuck” with you?

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Saving your Work!

Getting Credit! ATTACH your saved document labeled 505 to ASSESSMENTS Then attach your saved document labeled Collaboration to the Segment Collaboration Extension (in Assessments, right after the Final Exam). In the Student Comment area of each Assessment, be sure to write today’s date. Thank you so much for coming! Have a great night!