Connotation and Context Word Study
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Connotation and Context Word Study" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core L.7.5.C. It also works a grade below or above, as a tool for a student who is ready for it or a quick refresher for an older one.
7th grade reading resource: place words such as thrifty and stubborn on a negative to positive scale with formal and informal sentences. Part of our connotation vs denotation shades of meaning collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this resource?
Start with the sorting sheet, then move to headlines or travel writing. Use the key to check and discuss why a word feels positive or negative.
What students will practice
- Students will choose two words from the strip or their own reading.
- Students will write the dictionary meaning and mark the word on a connotation scale.
- Students will write more positive and more negative near synonyms and two sentences.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Language · 7th Grade
Standard: Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).
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FAQ
How do I use the Connotation and Context Word Study?
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Start with the sorting sheet, then move to headlines or travel writing. Use the key to check and discuss why a word feels positive or negative.
What is the Connotation and Context Word Study?
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Place words such as thrifty and stubborn on a negative to positive scale with formal and informal sentences.
Can I use the Connotation and Context Word Study at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 7th Grade shades of meaning, and it works the same at home or at school. At home a student can print it and keep it with their school work. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many connotation worksheets are there?
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There are 8, and 7 have answer keys. One word study organizer has none.
What is the difference between connotation and denotation?
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Denotation is the dictionary meaning, and connotation is the feeling a word carries.
What texts do students use?
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They use short reviews, headline pairs, two town descriptions and a neutral paragraph written for ClassWeekly.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Reading |
| Topic | Shades of Meaning |
| Standard | L.7.5.C |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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