Today you are going to examine the connotations of words in an opinion article to help you understand an author's perspective on an issue.
First, watch this video tutorial about analyzing word connotations in informational text. Click on the link here.
Second, choose an article to read from this New York Times opinion series.
Third, answer the questions on the "Word Connotations in Nonfiction Text" worksheet.
Finally, answer the "Exit Question" (the post below this one) before you leave class today.
