Task: Create your own connotative, or shades of meaning, activity worksheet. Directions: Follow the steps below to complete the activity.

Step 1. Write 3 sentences describing a person, place, or thing. Write these sentences with 'positive' describing words.

Step 2. Rewrite these same 3 sentences with 'neutral' describing words.

Step 3. Rewrite these same 3 sentences again, using 'negative' describing words.

Step 4. Describe how the intent of each sentence changes with the difference in denotation and connotation.