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ATTENTION!! There will be a book check this week. You are required to having a reading book with you every day for class. We go to the library every Friday. I am flexible about library errands on the other days. It is an expectation and requirement that you bring a reading book to class daily.
Welcome to MONDAY!!
Complete writing prompt. - Writing prompt is to work on your Membean! (30 minutes due for this week.)
o 3 days
o 10 minutes per day
o 30 minutes this week
Career Planning with Ms. Cowan
TPCASTT – Independent Practice (Homework - Due Wednesday)
Complete a TPCASTT analysis of “The Song of the Wandering Aengus” by William Butler Yeats.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxIroakIXto
The Song of Wandering Aengus
I went out to the hazel wood,
Because a fire was in my head,
And cut and peeled a hazel wand,
And hooked a berry to a thread;
And when white moths were on the wing,
And moth-like stars were flickering out,
I dropped the berry in a stream
And caught a little silver trout.
When I had laid it on the floor
I went to blow the fire a-flame,
But something rustled on the floor,
And someone called me by my name:
It had become a glimmering girl
With apple blossom in her hair
Who called me by my name and ran
And faded through the brightening air.
Though I am old with wandering
Through hollow lands and hilly lands,
I will find out where she has gone,
And kiss her lips and take her hands;
And walk among long dappled grass,
And pluck till time and times are done,
The silver apples of the moon,
The golden apples of the sun.
Read 30 minutes. Summary of week's reading is due Friday.
Tuesday
Complete writing prompt. - Writing prompt is to work on your Membean! (30 minutes due by Friday)
Let’s Review - Connotation and Denotation
Denotation: the dictionary and literal meaning of a word
Connotation: the emotional / contextual / cultural meaning attached to a word; shades and degrees of meaning
Positive versus Negative Connotation
Denotation: The specific, exact and concrete meaning of a word. This is the meaning you would find in a dictionary.
Let’s Talk About It…
Mother
Definition: female parent
Connotation: The attitudes, feelings and emotions aroused by a word.
Mother • attitude: positive
• feelings: love and respect
• emotions: security and warmth
“Mommy” all of the above, plus
• extra connotations of familiarity and childhood
(children call their mothers “mommy” but adults do not)
A word can have positive or negative connotations. Sometimes words have different connotations to different people because of their experiences.
Scientists and philosophers focus on the denotations of words in order to communicate exact meaning. Writers of literature rely more heavily on connotation in order to evoke an emotional response in the reader.
Let’s Talk About It…
Same Denotation, Different Connotation?
Two words can have the same definition while carrying different emotional content. One word may be cruel or insulting while another word might be neutral or positive.
Setting the Stage!
Aunt Myrna is proud of her nephew George. Aunt Willa, by contrast, disapproves of everything George does. Let’s see how their different views of George determine the language they use.
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The fact is: George likes to save money when shopping.
Aunt Myrna says: “He’s thrifty.”
Aunt Willa says: “He’s stingy.”
Both of these words refer to saving money, but they have different connotations. “Thrifty” suggests that George is smart and knows how to find bargains. “Stingy” depicts George as greedy and lacking generosity.
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The fact is: George works hard.
Aunt Myrna says: “He’s very focused on his job.”
Aunt Willa says: “He’s obsessed with his job.”
Both of these words refer to paying close attention to something; however, “focused” implies that someone is interested in what they’re doing, while “obsessed” suggests that they are addicted to it.
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The fact is: George has a son and two daughters.
Aunt Myrna says: “George has three children.”
Aunt Willa says: “George has three brats.”
“Brat” is a slang word for a noisy, annoying child. Willa is implying that George’s children misbehave all the time.
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Let’s Talk About It…
Some words seem more loaded with meaning than others.
friendship, love, vacation, freedom usually arouse pleasant feelings
slum, drunkard, torture, criminal usually arouse unpleasant feelings
Politicians and advertisers try to choose words with positive connotations in order to make their message more appealing. On the other hand, if you are angry at someone, you may choose a word with negative connotations to describe them!
Things to remember:
• Words can have context-specific connotations that are not always obvious from their
dictionary meaning. For example, the word elderly means “old” but it can only be
applied to a person; no matter how old a house is, it would not be called “elderly.”
Similarly, blonde means “yellow” but it refers only to hair and to some kinds of wood; it
is never used to describe other yellow objects. It is important to be aware of this in
order to avoid misusing words.
• Sometimes writers choose euphemisms, which are nice ways to describe things that are
upsetting. For example, English has many euphemisms for death: instead of saying that
someone “died,” we might say they “passed away” or “departed.” This is a way to avoid
the negative associations with certain ideas. We will look further at euphemisms in a moment.
Extra Reading:
http://www.littlemiamischools.com/userfiles/321/connotation%20_%20denotation.pdf
Complete the following…
More Connotation and Denotation
Read each of the following sentences. Decide from the context whether the speaker is showing approval (positive) or disapproval (negative) of the topic. Then select the best word to put into the sentence.
1. “The sooner we move out of this (home, dump),” said Jack, “the happier I’ll be.”
Answer: Disapproval (Negative) Connotation, dump
2. This cell phone is (expensive, overpriced), but I don’t mind paying extra because it has
so many useful features.
Answer:
3. You’re lucky to have Wilma on your committee. She has lots of (original, crazy) ideas.
Answer:
4. Boss Reed and his (cronies, employees) have controlled the politics in this city for
more than twenty years. I certainly hope the other party wins this year!
Answer:
5. It was a beautiful spring day, and the (stench, scent) of apple blossoms filled the whole
yard.
Answer:
6. I hope I don’t have to share an office with Janice. Sandra told me how (curious, nosy)
she can be.
Answer:
7. “I think Fay is an excellent president,” said the principal. “She really knows how to
(manage, meddle).”
Answer:
8. Will you please turn your stereo off? I can’t concentrate with all that (music, noise).
Answer:
9. I love going camping and getting in touch with nature. The woods are filled with so
much (vermin, animal life).
Answer:
10. What makes Jim such an excellent storyteller is his knack for (invention, lying).
Answer:
11. Mr. Benton had better watch out for that new assistant of his. He’s a (clever, crafty)
one.
Answer:
12. I have a lot of respect for Jenny’s father. He’s rather (reserved, antisocial) and
dignified.
Answer:
13. My brother can’t stand his mother-in-law. She’s practically a millionaire, but she’s
about as (thrifty, miserly) as a person can get.
Answer:
14. This coffee is very (bitter, strong) – just the way I like it!
Answer:
15. Can you please ask the new saleswoman not to be so (enthusiastic, pushy)? She is
scaring away the customers.
Answer:
Read 30 minutes. Summary of week's reading is due Friday.
If you don't finish during class...then do it at home!
What is due tomorrow?
Reverse Engineered Poem Assigned FRIDAY!
"The Song of Wandering Aengus" Assigned MONDAY!
The Connotations Practice Assigned TUESDAY!
Have them TOMORROW!
Wednesday
Complete Word Detective components for each word.
abundant
thrifty
spacious
word root: ab
Connotation Practice Review – 1-15.
"The Song of Wandering Aengus" TPCASTT
Use the TPCASTT handout.
Answer the following questions about the poem.
Title: What predictions can you make from the title? What are your initial thoughts about the poem? What might be the theme of the poem?
Paraphrase: Summarize the poem in your own words. What is the poem about? Rephrase difficult sections word for word.
Connotation: Look beyond the literal meaning of key words and images to their associations. Find examples of imagery, metaphors, similes, etc. and elaborate on their connotative meanings.
Attitude: What is the speaker’s attitude? What attitude does the poet/author have toward the subject of the poem? How does the poet/author feel about the speaker, about other characters, and about the subject? Find and list examples that illustrate the tone and mood of the poem.
Shift: Is there a shift in the tone/attitude of the poem? Where is the shift? What does the tone shift to?
Title: Revisit the title and explain any new insights it provides to the meaning of the poem.
Theme: What is the overall theme of thepoem?
Read 30 minutes. Have a parent or guardian sign your agenda to verify you read for 30 minutes.
Thursday
Complete Word Detective components for each word.
restraint
prosperity
hostile
word root: pro
Main Idea Review
Complete pages 17-21. Write the main idea for each paragraph.
Complete the Two Words/One Picture activity for the “New World Exploration” reading selection on page 22. Write a summary. The summary should be 9-11 sentences long. Identify the main idea of the selection. Using these notes, answer questions 1-8.
Read 30 minutes. Have a parent or guardian sign your agenda to verify you read for 30 minutes.
Friday
Complete Word Detective components for each word.
beneficial
merge
mortal
word root: bene
Main Idea Review Continued
Complete the Two Words/One Picture activity for the “Using Atlases and Almanacs” reading selection on page 25. Write a summary. The summary should be 4-5 sentences long. Identify the main idea of the selection. Using these notes, answer questions 9-13.
Select a different summarizing technique we have studied. (Summary Star, 5 Ws, SWBS, etc.) Complete the “Land of Jalvaag ” reading selection on page 26. Write a summary. The summary should be 4-5 sentences long. Identify the main idea of the selection. Using these notes, answer questions 14-18.
We will compare summary methods, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each. Have a bulleted list of strengths and weaknesses of your selected method.
Read 30 minutes. Have a parent or guardian sign your agenda to verify you read for 30 minutes.
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