Lesson Plan

That Which We Call a Rose: Connotation and Denotation in Romeo and Juliet

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Words carry weight. And some words carry baggage. Scholars learn the difference in a study of connotation and denotation. Individuals sort the cards into three groupings using words from Shakespeare's play. After sharing within groups, the class discusses their rationale for the sorts.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • The lesson may be used as a part of a study of Rome and Juliet or independently as part of a study of connotation and denotation
  • Print the words on card stock and laminate them for reuse
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires projection device for movie clips and individual copies of several worksheets and the rubric
Pros
  • The plan is available as a face-to-face pdf, an online version, and a hybrid version
  • Materials are available in English and Spanish
  • An attachment links to a downloadable cartridge file with interactive activities and teacher notes
  • Links are provided to explanations of the learning strategies used in the lesson
Cons
  • None
Common Core