Yesterday we discussed the difference between connotation and denotation, and revised a short paragraph together to create a stronger persuasive voice. The paragraph was about a student who felt a no late homework rule was a bad idea, and began with a brief anecdote.
"Imagine you are a student," the author begins. You run into the classroom, panting, and show your teacher your homework. "It's late," she tells you, and takes it from your hand.
First, I asked students to find another verb to use in place of "tells" you. We decided the author wanted the reader to see the teacher as the bad guy, so we were looking for verbs with negative connotations.
Student A: Snaps.
Student B: Yells.
Student C: Growls.
Student D: Stomps.
Student E: Shrieks.
Student F: Whines.
Next, I asked students to find a different verb for "takes," when the teacher takes it from the student.
Student 1: Grabs
Student 2: Snatches
Student 3: Rips
Student 4: Bites!
Student 5: Shoots!
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