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The Giver by Lois Lowry Day 6

The Giver by Lois Lowry Day 6. Warm up : Listen to Rap about Parts of Speech & go over Parts of Speech handout sheet. We will review the study questions for chapters 11-13. The quiz will be tomorrow because we go to the media center today. At the media center, Mrs. Morris will present a

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The Giver by Lois Lowry Day 6

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  1. The Giver by Lois LowryDay 6 Warm up: Listen to Rap about Parts of Speech & go over Parts of Speech handout sheet.

  2. We will review the study questions for chapters 11-13. The quiz will be tomorrow because we go to the media center today. At the media center, Mrs. Morris will present a short lesson after which you need to quickly check out a book for your next book report. Due October 12th. Details later. Get out your notebooks and study questions.

  3. Euphemism A euphemism is a word or term that has mild or vague connotations and that serves to mask the offensiveness or harshness of the actual word or term. What euphemisms are used in our society?

  4. Euphemisms in our Society • died = passed away, kicked the bucket • be excused, restroom=bathroom • blow chunks, lose your lunch= throw up • between jobs=unemployed • full figured= heavy, large • put to sleep= put to death • collateral damage= accidental casualties in a military operation

  5. Euphemisms in The Giver • Birthmother= woman assigned to have 3 babies for the society • Nurturer= people who take care of babies before they are given to a family unit • Stirrings= reaching adolescence • Assignment= job • Elsewhere= What do you think?

  6. The Meanings of Words Denotation and Connotation

  7. Connotation vs. Denotation Almost every word has two kinds of meanings… Denotation: the straightforward dictionary definition Connotation: the ideas and feelings associated with the word

  8. There are three types of connotations: a. POSITIVE – a good thing b. NEGATIVE – a bad thing c. NEUTRAL- not good or bad; indifferent; used when you or the author don’t want to show strong emotions either way

  9. For Example

  10. Practice For the following pairs of terms, Give a short explanation of why you might like to be described by one term, but not the other. Also, identify whether the word you picked has a positive, negative or neutral connotation. • firm or stubborn • flexible or wishy-washy • original or weird • scholar or bookworm • arrogant or proud

  11. Vocabulary for Chapters 11-13Students will complete a handout sheet. Homework: Read chapters 14-16 & do study questions

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