Assessment Unit 1 (Connotation, Context Clues, Citing Textual Evidence)
What are the important parts of the text that seem like important ideas that explain how Spider-Man came to be.
What was Martin Goodman's reaction to Stan Lee's idea for Spider-Man?
What kind of character did Stan Lee want Spider-Man to be?
How do Jordan Raphael and Tom Spurgeon describe where the beloved Spider-Man came from?
Complete the sentence finding the direct quote from the text: "He first appeared "
Direct Quote from the Text for "What was Spider-Man like, at first"?
Direct Quote from the Text for "What does Stan Lee say was Martin Goodman's reaction to his idea for Spider-Man"?
Direct Quote from the Text for "Who drew the first cover drawing of Spider-Man"?
Check the words that have a positive connotation (hidden meaning).
What are the strengths/weaknesses of using connotations or denotations? Explain your reasoning.
Where have you seen connotations and denotations used in the real world? Be specific.
Why would an author use a connotation over a denotation in their writing?
Create a visual representation of a connotative word of your choice.
Write a short paragraph. Paragraph must include: at least one name of a person, descriptive adjective(s), and at least one use of a connotation. Check your grammar and punctuation before submitting. A minimum of 4 sentences required.