Grade 8
Unit 2 Laughing Out Loud - Humorous Fiction/Essays Activity 2: Vocabulary - Puns and Connotative/Denotative Words (GLEs: 01a, 01b, 39c, 40b)
CC: Through library or Internet search of bookmarked grade appropriate websites (e.g., http://www.punoftheday.com), students will generate a list of puns they consider humorous. Students will classify these as homographic or homophonic puns. Students will review connotative and denotative meanings of words. Students will create a personal vocabulary list of puns and connotative/denotative word encountered in the humorous selections.
Use MS Word to create the pun template. Word template - "Vocabulary List of Puns"
CC: Students will use knowledge of structural analysis (e.g., roots and word parts) and vocabulary strategies (e.g., word diagrams, Frayer model) to extend vocabulary acquisition in selections read.
Use MS Word to create the vocabulary template. Word template - "Vocabulary - Frayer Model"
Additional Resources:
Lesson Plan for Connotation and Denotation http://www.dowlingcentral.com/MrsD/area/literature/Terms/Connotation.html
Through library or Internet search of bookmarked grade appropriate websites (e.g., http://www.punoftheday.com), students will generate a list of puns they consider humorous.
Pun of the Day
Students will classify these as homographic or homophonic puns.
Students will create a personal vocabulary list of puns and connotative/denotative word encountered in the humorous selections.
Microsoft Word for word list - "Denotation and Connotation Word List Template"
Students will draw illustrations of two favorite puns. Students' work will be displayed on class board.
Software for drawing:
Microsoft Word
Students will use knowledge of structural analysis (e.g., roots and word parts) and vocabulary strategies (e.g., word diagrams, Frayer model) to extend vocabulary acquisition in selections read.
Graphic Organizers to use for vocabulary development Venn diagram http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/graphic_org/venn_diagrams/
Graphic Organizers http://www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers/
Graphic Organizers http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/
Teaching Tips: Graphic Organizers http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00000554.shtml
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