6th Grade Common Core: L.6.5c
Common Core Identifier: L.6.5c / Grade: 6
Curriculum: Language: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Detail: Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., stingy, scrimping, economical, unwasteful, thrifty).
10 Common Core State Standards (CCSS) aligned worksheets found:
In this printable activity, students will underline the positive connotation in blue, the negative connotation in red, and the denotation in green. An answer key is included.
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This worksheet has a word bank full of words with either positive or negative connotations. Match both a positive and negative word to each denotation listed.
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Choose the correct word in parenthesis to give each sentences a positive or negative connotation.
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For each given denotation, students will have to generate two words, one with a positive connotation and one with a negative connotation. Answers will vary, but examples are given on the answer key.
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In this printable worksheet, students will complete the sentence with the word that has either the positive connotation or the negative connotation. An answer key is included.
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For each part of this worksheet, students will be given three words with similar denotations. They will have to identify which of the three has a more negative, neutral, and positive connotation.
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With this worksheet, students will read scenarios that set up either a positive or negative connotation. They will then choose the appropriate word to complete the sentence.
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This poem evokes imagery and makes it easy for the reader to visualize what the poet is writing about. Students will answer questions about the content, complete a vocabulary crossword, and respond to a writing prompt.
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For each set of sentences in this activity, students will identify which sentence has a positive connotation and which one has a negative connotation. Answer key is included.
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Each question on this worksheet features two sentences that are nearly identical but differ by one word. Students will have to pick the one that is either positive or neutral in connotation. Then they will explain how the meanings or tones of the two sentences differ.
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