Positive and Negative Connotation #1

Language is filled with shades of meaning! Get sixth and seventh graders thinking about the nuance and connotation of related words with this vocabulary worksheet. In Positive and Negative Connotation #1, learners will read sentences and choose the word that carries a more positive connotation. In addition to expanding students' vocabulary knowledge, this activity also helps support reading comprehension by encouraging learners to think more critically about the emotional meaning of words and use more precise language when writing and editing their own work.