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The Choices We Make

The Choices We Make. Lesson 1.3. Word Wall Vocab. Connotation: the suggested or implied meaning or emotion associated with a word, beyond its literal definition. Denotation: the dictionary definition or the literal meaning. Example: HOME. Choices Web.

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The Choices We Make

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  1. The Choices We Make Lesson 1.3

  2. Word Wall Vocab. • Connotation: the suggested or implied meaning or emotion associated with a word, beyond its literal definition. • Denotation: the dictionary definition or the literal meaning. Example: HOME

  3. Choices Web • Brainstorm “My Choices” by creating a web on a separate piece of paper to keep in your writing section. • We will revisit this web through the course of Unit 1 Part 1

  4. Choices (p.11) • In the poem, “Choices” by Nikki Giovanni, the narrator chooses to think optimistically in various situations that she cannot control. This allows the narrator to make the best of events experienced in life.

  5. Choices (p.11) • We will listen to a recording of the poem, “Choices” two times, and you will follow along. • The first time we read the poem, draw a line to divide each stanza. • The second time we read the poem, circle all the words that you think on a different connotation vs. denotation. • Poem Recording

  6. Looking at more CHOICES… • Read the poem “It’s Our Choice” • With your NFL partner, write down what you “take away” from the poem.

  7. Consequences Web • Complete a Consequence Web by giving as many synonyms regarding consequences as you can. • Refer back to your Choices Web and add consequences to your options. *We will be using this web for your EA #1

  8. Exit Slip • On a half sheet of paper, answer the question below in order to be dismissed. • What is the denotation of the word, “bachelor”? • What is the connotation of the word, “bachelor”?

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