Learning Objective

To understand how words with similar dictionary meanings can create positive or negative connotations, and how writers use this to influence the reader.

Starter
Think – Pair – Share
Task 1: Sort the Connotations
Task 2: Replace the Word (Exam Skill Focus)
Task 3: Writer’s Choice (iGCSE Style Question)
Challenge Task (Higher Level)
Plenary (Exit Ticket)
Teacher Notes