Lexicon Labyrinth

Worksheet Description

This Grade 11 Reading Nonfiction Comprehension worksheet invites students to embark on a linguistic adventure as they encounter unfamiliar words and phrases within the assigned text. The worksheet provides a structured chart with columns for Word/Phrase, Denotation, Connotation, Figurative Meaning, and Technical Meaning.

Students carefully record and analyze each unfamiliar word or phrase they come across, identifying its literal meaning (denotation), associated emotions or implications (connotation), any figurative interpretations, and whether it has a technical or specialized meaning within the context.

This activity not only expands students’ vocabulary but also encourages them to delve deeper into the nuances of language, promoting a more comprehensive understanding of the nonfiction text they are studying.