Connotation Classify

This worksheet requires students to sort a list of words into three categories: positive, negative, and neutral connotation. Learners analyze the emotional “color” of each word and place it into the appropriate column on the chart. This sorting activity builds foundational understanding of how writers convey tone through deliberate word choice. An extra task invites students to write sentences using selected words from each category, helping them apply connotation knowledge in context. Through sorting and writing, students develop vocabulary sophistication and greater awareness of how language influences emotional response.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Vocabulary and Word Nuance

English Language Arts – Understanding Connotation and Tone

English Language Arts – Word Sorting and Classification

English Language Arts – Writing with Purposeful Word Choice

This worksheet is part of our Connotation vs. Denotation Worksheets collection.