English 4 Quarter 1 Week 3 EN4SW1-1 Use words with literal (denotative) and implied (connotative) meanings in sentences
DAY 1
Learning Objectives Differentiate denotative from connotative meanings
Read the story. A Trip for Mike and Spike by: Robert Charles Mike and Spike were bright mice. They were always side by side. One day, Mike asked Spike if he would like to take a trip. Mike said they could go to nice sites. They could also dine in fine places.
“We have to find time to make money for our trip,” said Spike. So, Mike and Spike got a job. They picked a lot of ripe limes. They picked from nine in the morning until five in the afternoon. They also helped make a fine lime drink. They sliced a pile of limes. They got a nice price for their work.
Mike and Spike bought a bike for their trip. They biked to visit different places. They dined on fine rice and fine dishes. Life was nice for the mice. They liked the life they had.
Questions: What is the title of the story? 2. Who are the characters in the story? 3. Why did Mike and Spike pick ripe limes? 4. Summarize the story.
Mike and Spike were mice. What is the underlined word in the sentence? What is the meaning of mice ?
If you will look up the meaning of the word, mice in a dictionary, mice - distinguished from rats by their size. (mouse)
denotation – a direct definition from a dictionary.
connotation – an emotional and imaginative association surrounding a word; a feeling or idea that a word carries. Example: You should not trust him because he is a snake. What is the meaning of snake? It means deceitful and this word is associated with feelings.
Identify what is being described by looking at the pictures.
- a young boy - a place where one lives – a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat
Underline the connotative or denotative word used in the sentence. 1. Roldan is an energetic child. 2. Juan and Maria have a beautiful home in the farm. 3. Mila is feeding them with whole grains. Are the sentences connotation or denotation?
denotation – a direct definition from a dictionary connotation – an emotional and imaginative association surrounding a word; a feeling or idea that a word carries
Read the sentences. Raise the thumbs up if the highlighted word is connotation and thumbs down if it is denotation. It was a busy week, so Charie decided to relax this weekend. 2. Mrs. Celis misses the smiling faces of her three children.
3. Mitchie is not in a good mood because of his older brother’s prank. He is such a child . 4. While the food is good, the service was disaster . 5. Uhh ! I feel so fresh after drinking Buko Juice.
Are the sentences connotation or denotation?
Clap your hands if the sentence is an example of denotation and stomp your feet if it is an example of connotation. 1. I feel blue whenever I am alone. 2. The blue car is my favorite. 3. Keep the fire of unity burning in our hearts. 4. A fire of unknown cause denuded the village forest.
Differentiate connotation from denotation.
Indicate whether the underlined words are used denotatively or connotatively. Write D for Denotation and C for Connotation. Evaluation: 1. I saw a big snake in the backyard. 2. He is a snake in the group. 3. Please buy me a blue dress. 4. Nathan got a low score in the test. He is feeling blue. 5. I like your outfit. It is very cool. 6. The wind kept them cool.
DAY 2
Learning Objectives Define words based on their synonyms and antonyms
Distinguish the underlined words in the sentences whether they are connotative or denotative. Clap once if connotative, twice if denotative. 1. The dove flew away. 2. You are the sun in my life. 3. Lance is a coward person. 4. He is a very determined man. 5. Samuel is very confident of tonight’s game.
Read the following sentences: 1. I have a round pillow. The shape is perfectly circle . 2. They live in a small house. Their garden is so tiny . 3. The elephant is huge . It has a big tummy. 4. You are so pretty and the flower you are holding is beautiful too. 5. I am good today but feeling great yesterday.
Look at the pictures.
Choose the correct meaning of the following words from the box. difficult tough hallway needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand. B. able to endure hardship or pain. C. passageway or room between the entrance and the interior of a building
Read the paragraph. Today, school was difficult. We began with a hard spelling test. The teacher said each word in a loud voice because the hallway was very noisy. During lunch, I ate quickly, and I walked speedily into my class so I could prepare for my Science test. I knew the exam was difficult. The test was challenging but I did well because I studied. I am glad I did well, but I am happy to be on my way home from school. It was a tough day. Box the pair of synonyms in the story
Synonyms – are words having the same meaning Examples: healthy – strong honest sincere speak – talk fast – quick
What are antonyms? A ntonyms – are words of opposite meaning. Examples: in -out day – night full – empty always – never
Identify whether the pair of words are synonyms or antonyms. 1. hot-cold 2. dry – wet 3. begin -start 4. early- late 5. pretty - beautiful
Use the following synonyms and antonyms in a sentence. near- far soft - hard mistake - error full – empty joy - sadness
Define synonyms and antonyms.
Complete the table below.
Complete the table below. Words Synonym Antonym Happy 2. Smooth 3. Good 4. Healthy 5. soft
DAY 3
Learning Objectives Define prefixes Identify the changes in words using prefixes
Tell something about the picture. unhappy disrespectful
incomplete illegal
The words you gave are: unhappy disrespect incomplete illegal What do you notice at the beginning of the word?
What can you say about the words? They are prefixes. What is a prefix? Prefix is a syllable, group of syllables, or word joined to the beginning of another word or a base to change the meaning or create a new word.
Here are some examples of prefixes. mis -not/wrong pre – before re – to do again un- not dis – negative/opposite prefix + root word = new meaning of word. example: mis + place = misplace pre + heat = preheat re + arrange = rearrange dis + cover = discover re + write=rewrite
Read: The Paper Tom had to rewrite his paper. He was unhappy. It was unfair that he had to redo his work. He said, “I dislike rewriting my paper again.” Next time, he would prewrite first. Then he would not misspell any word.
1.What is the title of the story? 2.Who is the main character in the story? 3. Why is Tom unhappy?
From the story we read “The Paper” what are the prefixes used in the following words? -rewrite -redo -unhappy -misspell -unfair Do these words have a new meaning?
Define the meaning of the prefixes. -rewrite -redo -unhappy -misspell -unfair
Underline the prefixes and draw a circle around the base word. Ex. re mix 1. unlock rewrite 2. dislike relocate 3. untrue unhook 4. disobey redraw 5. reread dismiss
Circle the word with prefix. 1. sail proud disconnect 2. abnormal market burst 3. relax extend improper 4. interact careful trust 5. unsafe never picture
Write the correct prefix by choosing from the word bank. 1. ____ fix -to fix something again. 2. ____legal – forbidden by law 3. ____respect -show lack of respect. 4. ____draw- to draw up again. 5. ___connect – break the connection Evaluation: re il dis non un
DAY 4
Learning Objectives Identify the root of words
Identify the action shown in each picture.
What is root word? A root word is a basic word with no prefix or suffix. Example: 1. dancing (The root word of dancing is dance.) 2. repaint (The root word of repaint is paint.)
3. misuse (The root word of misuse is use.) 4. reheat (The root word of reheat is heat.) 5. unfair (The root word of unfair is fair.)
Identify the root word. 1. He unlocked the door of my room. 2. Reduce your rice when you eat. 3. Preview the page before you print. 4. She misunderstood the word I used. 5. My mother dislikes my attitude.
Find the meaning of the following words. unlock - undo the lock of (something) by using a key reduce - make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size
preview - an inspection or viewing of something before it is bought or becomes generally known and available misunderstood - incorrectly interpreted or understood
dislike - feel distaste for or hostility toward.
Read: The Paper Tom had to rewrite his paper. He was unhappy . It was unfair that he had to redo his work. He said “I dislike rewriting my paper again. Next time, he would prewrite first. Then he would not misspell any word.
Write the root words of each of the underlined words in the story “The Paper”
Encircle the correct answer. 1.What is the root word of played? a. pla b. ply c. pay d. play 2.What is the root word of cried? a. cup b. cry c. rie d. ced
3.What is the root word of fastest? a. tets b. test c. fast d. ate 4.Find the root word of hoping? a. hop b. hope c. shop d. how
5. Find the root word of planning. a. play b. plan c. plant d. ning
Find the root words in each underlined word. Circle the picture that conveys the meaning of the underlined word. Then write the root word on the line. 1.The cat is comfortable .
2.The boy is facing backwards.
3.What a cheerful boy!
Write the root of each of the words. 1. unequal_____ 2. preschool______ 3. recycle _______ 4. cooking_______ 5. worker________
DAY 5
Learning Objectives Give the meaning of basic compound words Give the rules of compounding
Study the pictures below.
They are called compound words.
What is a compound word? Compound words are words formed by joining together two different words. Examples: toothpaste footwear fireman afternoon pancake
Bring out your dictionary and find the meaning of the following words: mad – very angry desk – a piece of furniture with a flat or sloped surface and typically with drawers, at which one can read, write, or do other work mess - a dirty or untidy state of things or a place
Read the story: Mom is Mad It was lunchtime and Mom was mad. Kaye did make a mess in a den. The softball was in the TV. The lunch box is in the rug. The backpack is on the desk. The bat is on the shelf. What a mess! Mom was mad. Kaye, put your stuff away. Kate started to put his stuff away. Mom was glad to see Kate.
Questions: 1.What is the title of the story? 2. Who are the characters in the story?
Compound words are made up of two nouns put together. Example: mail + box = mailbox
So, the two words are combined to form a new word with a different meaning.
Give examples of compound words and use them in a sentence. Ex. sunglasses Dina used sunglasses to protect her eyes.
What is a compound word?
Look at the picture. Combine the two nouns to form a new meaning.