This is a fun review activity to support connotation and denotation in the classroom. I use this while formally teaching connotation and denotation, but also use it sporadically throughout the school year as a fun way to review! 

This video is part of the Continue to Know with WHRO TV series. Watch Kelly Sowden teach about connotation and denotation.

Students will review denotation and connotation. The teacher will provide examples. Students will then work independently or in pairs to replace the underlined words in the given sentences with synonyms that have either a positive connotation or a negative connotation. Students will share their answers with the class. 

English Instructional Plan – Identifying Denotation and Connotation 7-8