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Today's Learning Goal: toc
 * 1) Distinguish between the //denotation// and //connotation// of a word.
 * 2) Given a text, explain what meaning the //connotation// of key words add to a text.

= **Bell Ringer** =
 * With your group, get markers and a cut a piece of BIG PAPER from the floor by back counter.
 * Brainstorm a list of all the words you can think of that mean //fat//.
 * On the BIG PAPER, organize your list into **clusters of words**: Think about which words you would group together that are most closely related in meaning.
 * For example, would "pudgy" and "obese" go in different clusters?

= **Word Study Mini-Lesson** =
 * Denotation vs. Connotation
 * Add connotations to your word clusters on the BIG PAPER.[[image:words.png width="301" height="221" align="right" link="@http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/2324378/Words"]]
 * Word study: corpulence
 * Heather found THE WORD in her independent reading: "A corpulent, red-nosed wizard had actually taken out an ear trumphet." (from //Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince//)


 * Create a wordle: Be sure to convey the CONNOTATIONS of the word--what images/associations do you make with the word?
 * Email me the link to your published Wordle. 2010cafe19@gmail.com
 * Read "Sidekicks."
 * 3-Column chart: compare/contrast heroes and sidekicks--pulling details from poem
 * What meaning does the connotation of //corpulence// add to the poem?

= **Reading Time** =

= Homework =
 * **Create your gmail account .**
 * Complete Form to submit your username and password to me.
 * Complete this BEFORE returning to class next time. You will not be able to do this in class b/c Google allows only fifteen people per day to create accounts.
 * If you do not have a computer at home, I'll make arrangements for you create the account. But, you must tell me so that I arrange for you to create an account.
 * Read, read, read! Try to read at least thirty (30) minutes each day.