A whole unit on Connotation and Denotation, Euphemisms, and how diction affects meaning. Includes a PowerPoint lesson, In-class activities, Cornell notes and other printouts, and formative assessments. Explains the relevance with real world applications (comparison of word choice in newspapers and online sources), as well as in literature. Includes a formative assessment in which students can make their own commercial using euphemisms to check for understanding.
