Work through the list without notes. If you cannot do a statement, follow its link, then come back. Guide = study guide; Practice = practice questions.
Understanding
- I can define denotation and connotation and give an example of each. (Guide: “Two layers of meaning”; Practice question 5)
- I can explain why two words with the same denotation can have different effects. (Guide: “Same meaning, different attitude”; Practice question 1)
- I can explain how connotation depends on context and audience. (Guide: “Same meaning, different attitude”; Practice question 4)
- I can explain how connotation contributes to tone. (Guide: “How connotation builds tone and style”; Practice question 2)
Skills
- I can place words on a scale from positive to negative connotation. (Guide: “Same meaning, different attitude”; Practice questions 1 and 6)
- I can analyse word choice in a passage by naming connotations and effects. (Guide: Worked example 2; Practice questions 2 and 7)
- I can analyse connotation in a published text. (Guide: “Connotation in a published text”; Practice question 3)
- I can rewrite a sentence to change its connotation without changing its facts. (Guide: Worked example 1; Practice question 6)
Reasoning
- I can choose words with the connotations that suit a stated audience. (Guide: “Choosing words strategically”; Practice questions 4 and 8)
- I can judge whether a loaded word is supported by the evidence. (Guide: “Choosing words strategically”; Practice question 8)
- I can explain why a neutral word may be a deliberate choice. (Guide: “Common misconceptions”; Practice question 8)
- I can write a one-sentence analysis linking word choice to tone and purpose. (Guide: Worked example 2, Step 5; Practice question 7)