You think English is hard enough as it is? Well, try being a visitor from outer space!

This engaging slideshow lesson will impart your students with a better understanding of connotation and denotation. Students see why they must carefully consider the potential impact of their word choice! With a whimsical story hook about space aliens, funny illustrations, and guided notes that include definitions, examples, and a practice activity, this discussion-based lesson will create a memorable learning experience for your students.

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You can purchase this resource by itself, but be aware that you can choose to purchase Readzilla's Connotation and Denotation TEACHING BUNDLE instead and receive both this resource and our manipulatives sort activity for this same topic, all at a discounted price!

Resources Included With This Download:

• Google Slideshow lesson with engaging images, transitions, and prompts (18 slides)
• Guided Notes and practice for students: one-page, double-sided (PDF)
• Answer Key for the practice questions (PDF)
• Lesson Plan and Implementation Suggestions, including additional activity and resource ideas (PDF)

Related Resources from Readzilla:

• Connotation & Denotation Manipulatives Sort (solo purchase; does not include this resource)
• Connotation & Denotation Teaching Bundle (Manipulatives + this resource!)