ENG2.ELAR.2.B
Analyze context to distinguish among denotative, connotative, and figurative meanings of words.
English II · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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contextdenotative meaningsconnotative meaningsfigurative meaningswords
Skills
- analyze (context) #dok2
- distinguish (denotative meanings of words) #dok2
- distinguish (connotative meanings of words) #dok2
- distinguish (figurative meanings of words) #dok2
- determine (meanings of words using context) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the context in which a word appears in a sentence or text. #dok1
- I can define denotative, connotative, and figurative meanings of words. #dok1
- I can analyze how the context of a sentence affects a word’s meaning. #dok2
- I can distinguish among denotative, connotative, and figurative meanings based on context clues. #dok2
- I can determine the intended meaning of a word in context by evaluating evidence in the text. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The meanings of words often depend on their context and can change depending on denotative, connotative, or figurative use.
- Analyzing context helps readers understand the precise meaning an author intends and enhances comprehension of complex texts.
Essential Questions
- How can context influence the meaning of a word in a text?
- What is the difference between denotative, connotative, and figurative meanings?
- How do authors use the connotative or figurative meaning of words for effect?
- How can identifying context clues help you understand unfamiliar or ambiguous words?
- Why is it important to distinguish among different shades of meaning when reading complex texts?