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Gift Essay Assignment

Gift Essay Assignment. Objectives Students will learn the difference between denotative and connotative definitions . Students will take this knowledge and turn it into a connotative essay entitled “A Gift.”. 2 Types of Definitions

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Gift Essay Assignment

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  1. Gift Essay Assignment

  2. Objectives • Students will learn the difference between denotative and connotative definitions. • Students will take this knowledge and turn it into a connotative essay entitled “A Gift.”

  3. 2 Types of Definitions Denotative definition – the _________ definition of a word CONNOTATIVE DEFINITION – DEFINITION BASED ON ___________ WITH A WORD DICTIONARY experiences

  4. Let’s try it!

  5. Love Denotative Definition – a warmth and tender liking; a deep feeling of fondness and friendship. Connotative Definition – A word which describes the state of , , ,

  6. Anger Denotative Definition : the feeling one has toward something that hurts, opposes, offends, or annoys. Connotative Definition: A time when I feel . . .

  7. Patriotism Denotative Definition: love or loyal support for one’s country. connotative Definition: The act of . . .

  8. Christmas Denotative Definition –a holiday celebrated on Decmber 25. connotative Definition – A time of year when . . .

  9. Homework Define the word gift Use a denotative definition and a connotative definition

  10. Day 2 Turn your definitions Into a paper

  11. Introductory paragraph Broad to _______ Specific Thesis statement

  12. Supporting paragraph 3 paragraphs – Each must contain the following: • A topic sentence • Supporting sentences • A concluding sentence that ties the idea of this paragraph to the thesis statement

  13. concluding paragraph Specific To __________ Broad Be Careful not to begin a new idea

  14. Outline for paper I. Intro Paragraph - Thesis: When I look to define the word gift, I look to you, my parents. II. Supporting Paragraph #1 – A gift is something of great value. III. Supporting Paragraph #2 - A gift is something that is treasured. IV. Supporting Paragraph #3 – A gift is something precious. V. Concluding Paragraph

  15. Consider the Audience It will be O.K. to use personal pronouns I, me, my, we, our, us, . . . It will be O.K. to use the word you. What will we do about tense?

  16. Remember the important Stuff! • What about the word this? • What about contractions? • What about slang terms?

  17. Homework Write a rough draft essay Defining your parents as a gift Due tomorrow

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