### Overview

In this activity, you will view two videos about connotation and denotation. While you watch the videos, you will take notes in a graphic organizer to summarize your thoughts.

### Objectives and Goals

The goal of this activity is to analyze and summarize information about connotation and denotation learned from the two videos.

### Procedure

Get ready to use the Paired Texts H-Chart (select "Make a copy and begin").

Make a copy and begin

1. To develop a more formal definition of connotation and denotation, get ready to watch the following two videos. While you watch, complete the Paired Texts H-Chart. Focus on the similarities and differences in connotation and denotation and how people may have different reactions to and feelings about words.
2. On the left side of the H-Chart, take notes about the first video.
3. On the right side of the H-Chart, take notes about the second video.
4. In the middle of the H-Chart, write in your own words what you have learned about denotation and connotation from both videos. Be thorough with your details.
5. Watch both videos below and take notes on your H-Chart.
6. Save and submit your H-Chart as a file.
7. Be sure to save your H-Chart for future reference—you will be using the information from your notes in the next part of the lesson.