1. Ms. McLaughlin’s
Vocabulary Cards

2. Vocabulary Rubric Scoring Criteria Unacceptable (0)
Needs Improvement (2)
Proficient (4)
Denotation
(Definition)
Does not clearly communicate the meaning of the word or concept
Clearly communicates a portion of the meaning of the word or concept
Clearly communicates the full meaning of the word or concept
Connotation
(Your definition and the context clues that help you come up with the meaning)
Does not clearly communicate the meaning of the word or concept and no use of context clues
Clearly communicates a portion of the meaning of the word or concept; sometimes uses context clues
Clearly communicates the full meaning of the word or concept; shows proof that context clues were used
Image
Does not provide an image that reflects understanding of the word or concept
Provides an image that reflects some understanding of the word or concept
Provides an image that reflects understanding of the word or concept
Synonym/
Antonym
Does not include an accurate synonym and antonym
Offers one synonym and antonym that clearly demonstrates understanding
Offers two synonyms and antonyms that clearly demonstrates understanding

3. Irony *an example Connotation
something that seems strange and humorous
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Denotation
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
synonyms
sarcasm
satire
antonyms
serious
respect
Date when this word was noticed: January 15, 2015

4. apparent
Connotation
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5. sullen Connotation image Denotation synonyms antonym
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6. swaggered Connotation image Denotation synonyms antonym
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7. leafed Connotation image Denotation synonyms antonym
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8. pestered Connotation image Denotation synonyms antonym
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9. snarled Connotation image Denotation synonyms antonym
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10. stunt Connotation image Denotation synonyms antonym
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11. gritty Connotation image Denotation synonyms antonym
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12. desperation Connotation image Denotation synonyms antonym
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13. gritting Connotation image Denotation synonyms antonym
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14. trudging Connotation image Denotation synonyms antonym
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15. emerged Connotation image Denotation synonyms antonym
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16. Questions
Answer the following questions (in blue) and create a Venn Diagram for your comparison of the words on the next slide
Which word or words had different connotation and denotation meanings?
Choose one of these words and compare and contrast its connotative and denotative meaning.
How do context clues alter the original meaning of a word?