READING 4

1. PUPPIES PUT THEIR
PAWS ON THE
PURPLE PILLOWS.

2. Christian’ s Output
It was Friday afternoon when Christian went to his
teacher, Ms. Belle. He will have his first practice for
the poster making contest because he will be
competing for the Mayor’s Cup Poster Making
Contest next week. “Hello, Ms. Belle,” greeted
Christian. “I am so excited to learn your techniques in
poster making, Ma’am,” he added.

3. “Hi, Christian,” replied Ms. Belle. “Are you ready to
listen? Well, let me first start with the common symbols
that you can use on the posters,” she added. “Yes, Ms.
Belle,” said Christian. “Dove is a bird, right?” said Ms.
Belle. “But it symbolizes peace, love or as messengers,”
she explained. “A pen is an instrument for writing or
drawing. It symbolizes journalism. A snake is a reptile. It
symbolizes being a traitor,” she explained. With all the
symbols discussed, Christian came up with a beautiful
poster.

4. 1.Who are the characters in the
story?

5. 1.Who are the characters in the
story?
Ms. Belle and Christian

6. 2. Why does Christian practice
poster making?

7. 2. Why does Christian practice
poster making?
He will be going to compete.

8. 3. What event will Christian
participate in?

9. 3. What event will Christian
participate in?
Mayor’s Cup Poster Making
Contest

10. A B
Dove is a bird.
Dove symbolizes peace, love
or as a messenger.
A pen is an instrument for
writing or drawing.
Pen symbolizes journalism.
A snake is a reptile.
Snake symbolizes being a
traitor.

11. DENOTATIO
N
CONNOTATIO
N
AND

12. DENOTATIO
N
• Denotation is the specific, exact, and
concrete meaning of a word. This is the
meaning you will find in a dictionary.

13. CONNOTATIO
N
• Connotation is the related meaning of
the word aside from it’s dictionary
meaning.
• This meaning can pertain to feelings or
attitudes associated with a word.

14. CONNOTATIO
N
• Connotation may either be positive or
negative.
• The connotation of a word depends on
how people use it.

15. A B
Dove is a bird.
Dove symbolizes peace, love
or as a messenger.
A pen is an instrument for
writing or drawing.
Pen symbolizes journalism.
A snake is a reptile.
Snake symbolizes being a
traitor.

16. A B
Rena bought two
nice blue bags
Sarah misses her
pet so she feels
blue.

17. A B
Rena bought two
nice blue bags
Sarah misses her
pet so she feels
blue.
Blue means
color
Blue means
sad

18. DENOTATION
CONNOTATION
HEAR
T

19. DENOTATION
CONNOTATION
HEAR
T
shap
e

20. DENOTATION
CONNOTATION
HEAR
T
shap
e
love

21. DENOTATION
CONNOTATION
SNAK
E

22. DENOTATION
CONNOTATION
SNAK
E
limbless
reptile

23. DENOTATION
CONNOTATION
SNAK
E
limbless
reptile
traito
r

24. DENOTATION
CONNOTATION
CHICKE
N

25. DENOTATION
CONNOTATION
CHICKE
N
an animal in the
bird class

26. DENOTATION
CONNOTATION
CHICKE
N
an animal in the
bird class
cowardly person

27. DENOTATION
CONNOTATION
DARK

28. DENOTATION
CONNOTATION
DARK absence of light

29. DENOTATION
CONNOTATION
DARK absence of light
danger

30. DENOTATION MEANING
CHAMPION
A. A PERSON WHO WINS FIRST PLACE IN A
COMPETITION.
B. SUCCESS, STRENGTH, VICTORY, HERO.

31. DENOTATION MEANING
BATTLE
A. A FIGHT OR CONFLICT BETWEEN
GROUPS, OFTEN IN A WAR.
B. STRUGGLE, CHALLENGE, CONFLICT,
COURAGE.

32. DENOTATION MEANING
BOOK
A. A COLLECTION OF WRITTEN OR PRINTED
PAGES, USUALLY BOUND TOGETHER.
B. KNOWLEDGE, LEARNING, ADVENTURE,
ESCAPE.

33. CONNOTATION MEANING
STAR
A. A BRIGHT OBJECT IN THE SKY.
B. FAME, SUCCESS, OR SOMEONE SPECIAL.

34. CONNOTATION MEANING
LION
A. A LARGE, WILD CAT KNOWN FOR ITS
MANE AND ROAR.
B. STRENGTH, COURAGE, OR BRAVERY.

35. Read each sentence below. Write D if the sentence shows
denotation (literal meaning) and C if it shows connotation
(emotional meaning).
•The rose is a type of flower.
•She has a heart of stone.
•The sky is blue.
•He is a snake who cannot be trusted.
•The water is cold.
•A chair is used for sitting.
•The grass is green in the summer.
•She is feeling blue today.

36. Read each sentence below. Write D if the sentence shows
denotation (literal meaning) and C if it shows connotation
(emotional meaning).
1. The grass is green in the summer. (___)
2. She is a shining star in the classroom. (___)
3. A library is a place where you can read books. (___)
4. He was drowning in homework after missing school. (___)
5. The car is parked in front of the house. (___)
6. That test was a piece of cake! (___)
7. A chair is used for sitting. (___)
8. She has a bright future ahead of her. (___)
9. The elephant is the largest land animal. (___)
10.He was feeling blue after his best friend moved away. (___)

37. Storm
Denotation: ___________________________
Connotation: __________________________
• Trouble, chaos, or difficult times.
• A strong weather condition with rain,
thunder, or wind.

38. Heart
Denotation: ___________________________
Connotation: __________________________
• An organ in the body that pumps
blood.
• Love, care, or emotions.

39. Cheap
Denotation: ___________________________
Connotation: __________________________
• Low quality or not valuable.
• Something that costs little money.

40. Dog
Denotation: ___________________________
Connotation: __________________________
• A four-legged animal that is often kept
as a pet.
• Loyalty, friendship, and protection.

41. Strong
Denotation: ___________________________
Connotation: __________________________
• Having great physical power.
• Brave, determined, and confident.

42. Cool
Denotation: ___________________________
Connotation: __________________________
• A slightly cold temperature.
• Stylish, trendy, or impressive.

43. Gold
Denotation: ___________________________
Connotation: __________________________
• Wealth, success, and value.
• A shiny, yellow metal.