A word or phrase with a meaning that is the same as, or very similar to, another word or phrase

We can call this either a

SOFA or a COUCH

We can call this either a

HOUSE or a HOME

A word which has the opposite meaning to another

Smile Frown

LAUGH is the opposite of CRY

SUNNY is the opposite of CLOUDY

Which pair of pictures represents synonyms ?

STOP and GO

HOT and COLD

CAR and VEHICLE

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Which word is an antonym for

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Now we can apply synonyms and antonyms to sentences!

For the following sentences find a synonym for each underlined word so that the sentence is still true:

• The stray cat was too skinny, so we gave her more food. •After walking all day the children became tired.

For the following sentences find an antonym for each underlined word so that the sentence becomes true:

• The Statue of Liberty is 305 feet high, so it is short compared to a five-year old boy. • At the library the students are really noisy because everyone is concentrating on reading to themselves.

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ICE/S Lesson Idea for Presentation ExerciseYour Name(s): Samantha ChuSubject Area: Language ArtsGrade Level: 3rd

Lesson Title/Web Address

Learning Synonyms and Antonyms in Pairshttp://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Language_Arts/Writing/WCP0020.html

Curriculum-Nevada State Standard:

Reading Achievement Indicators Grade 3 Content Standard 1.3.4Comprehend, build, and extend vocabulary using synonyms and antonyms

Objectives: Students will match words that are synonyms and match words that are antonyms. Students will also replace words in sentence with a synonym to make the sentence the same, or replace words in a sentence with an antonym to make the sentence opposite.

Instruction-Procedures:

After giving the definitions of a synonym and an antonym, the students will be asked to verbally come up with ideas that they have that fit the definitions. Then the PowerPoint presentation will continue with more examples and practice problems.

Assessment-How will you check student learning:

The PowerPoint will include a quiz for both synonyms and antonyms that the class will do together. They will be asked to pick out a set of synonyms and a set of antonyms.