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Lesson 81.5 Defining Experiences
PURPOSE
- TO EXPLAIN HOW A WRITER CREATES EFFECTS THROUGH THE CONNOTATIONS OF WORDS AND IMAGES
- TO USE TEXTUAL DETAILS TO SUPPORT INTERPRETIVE CLAIMS
Bell RingerDiction, Denotation, Connotation Define the following terms found on page 14
◦Diction◦Denotation◦Connotation
What does diction look like? Diction is word choice. When writing, use vocabulary suited for the type of assignment. Words that have almost the same denotation (dictionary meaning) can have very different connotations (implied meanings).
Examples:
Formal Diction Casual Diction Slang (very informal)
are not angry aren't mad ain't ticked
What makes the previous phrases similar? Different?
Denotation vs ConnotationHow to remember the difference Denotation is the Dictionary Definition (literal)
◦Example: Home = the place you live Connotation is the emotional meaning attached to the word
◦Example: Home = a loving place where family resides OR a battle field of conflict
Tying it together… Diction, Denotation, Connotation
Connotations
In the following sentences, choose between the words in parentheses to make the sentence have as negative a connotation as possible.
The leader was his nation’s most (notorious, well-known, famous) advocate.
Immigrants (thronged, flocked, swarmed) to the large cities.
A (trim, skinny, slender) woman entered the room.
The man was (inebriated, drunk, intoxicated).
Where did you find that (outfit, get-up, attire)?
Guided Reading pages 15-17 Groups of 3
One person will highlight Diction
One person highlight Syntax
One person highlight Imagery
I’ll read chunks 1-10, stopping to discuss together
What do we notice and focus about the story?
What can you say about the narrator so far?
Trio Read In your trios, read chunks 9-18, taking turns
Continue looking at diction, syntax and imagery
Discuss why the marigolds are so important; what do they represent?
Graphic Organizer
Separate sheet of paper – As a class, what evidence have you found about diction, syntax, and imagery?
Section of text(Chunk
Number)
Quote Diction that conveys voice
Imagery that conveys voice
Syntax that conveys voice
Lesson 9: Finishing “Marigolds”in Activity 1.5WRITE AT LEAST ONE OF YOUR VOCAB WORDS ON THE BOARD
DISSECT THE SUFFIX (IF ONE EXISTS FROM OUR LIST) AND IDENTIFY THE PART OF SPEECH
Recap and Continue Where did we leave off in the story? Continue where we left off In partners, look for only Diction and Imagery now
At end: How would this be a coming of age short story?
Connotative Words Skim back through the story and identify words that have connotative meanings
Write the word in the “my notes” section, and explain the effect in using the word instead of a denotative word
What inferences can we make based on the connotative words about the speaker’s tone, character, or the significance of the event?
Page 23: Diction and Imagery that Convey Voice
Let’s work through each section of the story and add quotes with clear diction or vivid imagery that can help us understand the voice of the narrator
How would you describe the narrator and her voice?
Page 24, Writing PromptIn Class
Write an essay in which you explain with textual support the voice of the narrator through diction and imagery. Through the voice of the narrator, use examples from the story to explain how this is a coming of age tale.
Begin with a thesis statement: a sentence that clearly states what you are proving about the voice of the narrator.
Use direct quotations from the text to support your answers. Include transitions and a concluding statement. Three paragraphs (5-7 sentences each)