All about the Concept of Denotation and Connotation

All about the Concept of Denotation and Connotation

1. ‘ R e a d , U n d e r s t a n d , and R e s p o n d ! ’ Engagement #1

2. ‘ R e a d , U n d e r s t a n d , and R e s p o n d ! ’ Direction: Read in pairs the short story I'll distribute. We'll read it all once after you've read it twice with your seatmate. After that, I'll ask you some questions about the story which you must answer. Engagement #1

3. ‘ M i s s B e l l e ’ s A d v i c e t o C h r i s t i a n ’ by: Josephine L. Pama Christian went to Miss Belle's class on a Friday afternoon. It was his first poster-making practice session in preparation for the Mayor's Cup Poster Making Contest, which he will compete in next week.

4. “Hello, Miss Belle!” Christian said. “I'm very excited to study your poster-making techniques, Ma'am ,” he continued. “Hello, Christian!” said Miss Belle. “Are you ready to listen? Well, let me begin with the basic symbols that you may put on the posters ,” she said. “Yes, Miss Belle!” Christian said. ‘ M i s s B e l l e ’ s A d v i c e t o C h r i s t i a n ’ by: Josephine L. Pama

5. “A dove is a bird, right?” Miss Belle said. “ But it also symbolizes peace, love, or being a messenger ,” she added. “A pen is a writing or drawing instrument; it symbolizes journalism ,” she explained. “A snake is a reptile; it symbolizes being a traitor ,” she continued. ‘ M i s s B e l l e ’ s A d v i c e t o C h r i s t i a n ’ by: Josephine L. Pama

6. Christian made a beautiful poster using all the symbols discussed by Miss Belle and won first place in the contest he competed in. ‘ M i s s B e l l e ’ s A d v i c e t o C h r i s t i a n ’ by: Josephine L. Pama

7. Q u e s t i o n s : 1. Who are the characters in the story? 2. Why does Christian have to practice poster making? 3. What is the technique that Miss Belle taught Christian? Engagement #1

8. O b j e c t i v e # 1 Determine if the given sentences express denotation or connotation.

9. D e n o t a t i o n Denotation is a word's literal meaning; this is the definition found in the dictionary.

10. C o n n o t a t i o n Connotation is a word that expresses another meaning different from its literal meaning.

11. O b j e c t i v e # 2 Classify the given sentences into the proper column based on whether they are denotation or connotation.

12. ‘ P u t M e W h e r e I B e l o n g ! ’ Activity #2:

13. Activity #2: ‘ P u t M e W h e r e I B e l o n g ! ’ Direction: Classify the provided sentences written on a strip of paper into the proper column based on whether they express denotation or connotation.

14. O b j e c t i v e # 3 Write the denotative or connotative meaning of the underlined words in the given sentences.

15. ‘ F i l l M e O u t ! ’ Activity #3:

16. Activity #3: ‘ F i l l M e O u t ! ’ Direction: F ill out the spaces before the item, the denotative or connotative meaning of the underlined words in each sentence.

17. Activity #3: Direction: For Grade 4 pupils, you will place the answers in small boxes, which is also a clue to determining the correct answer. In Grade 5, you will fill in the blanks with your answers. ‘ F i l l M e O u t ! ’

18. Activity #3: Direction: You only have 8 minutes to finish your activity. After that, you'll put it on the board, and we'll check your answers. ‘ F i l l M e O u t ! ’

19. Start Activity #3:

20. Assignment #7: Direction: Write down five items (a thing, a people, an animal, or anything) that you could notice at home and their denotative or connotative meanings. Follow the example provided. Example: 1. Red rose Denotative meaning : a woody flowering plant Connotative meaning: a symbol of love and romance