Assessment 1(Citing Text Evidence, Connotation, Context Clues)

Instructions

Assessment Unit 1 (Connotation, Context Clues, Citing Textual Evidence)

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What are the important parts of the text that seem like important ideas that explain how Spider-Man came to be.

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What was Martin Goodman's reaction to Stan Lee's idea for Spider-Man?

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What kind of character did Stan Lee want Spider-Man to be?

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How do Jordan Raphael and Tom Spurgeon describe where the beloved Spider-Man came from?

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Complete the sentence finding the direct quote from the text: "He first appeared "

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Direct Quote from the Text for "What was Spider-Man like, at first"?

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Direct Quote from the Text for "What does Stan Lee say was Martin Goodman's reaction to his idea for Spider-Man"?

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Check the words that have a positive connotation (hidden meaning).

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What are the strengths/weaknesses of using connotations or denotations? Explain your reasoning.

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Where have you seen connotations and denotations used in the real world? Be specific.

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Why would an author use a connotation over a denotation in their writing?

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Create a visual representation of a connotative word of your choice.

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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.

Assessment 1(Citing Text Evidence, Connotation, Context Clues)

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"?

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.

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.

Direct Quote from the Text for "Who drew the first cover drawing of Spider-Man"?