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This lesson teaches 2nd grade students about synonyms and antonyms. Students will learn that synonyms are words that have the same meaning, like giant and large, while antonyms are opposite words, like on and off. The teacher will introduce synonyms and antonyms through an engaging activity with lights and movement commands. Students will then work in pairs to create word maps of synonyms and antonyms and complete a worksheet identifying related words. The lesson aims to help students understand and use synonyms and antonyms as required by California reading standards.

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Lesson 1

This lesson teaches 2nd grade students about synonyms and antonyms. Students will learn that synonyms are words that have the same meaning, like giant and large, while antonyms are opposite words, like on and off. The teacher will introduce synonyms and antonyms through an engaging activity with lights and movement commands. Students will then work in pairs to create word maps of synonyms and antonyms and complete a worksheet identifying related words. The lesson aims to help students understand and use synonyms and antonyms as required by California reading standards.

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Synonyms & Antonyms

Author:MichaelGutierrez
Basedonlessonby:MichaelGutierrez
Datecreated:03/31/201112:35PMPDTDatemodified:04/17/20117:48AMPDT

VITALINFORMATION
Subject(s) Reading

Topic/Unit of Study & Time Vocabulary/Synonyms and Antonyms


Allotment

Grade Level Grade 2

Standards CA- California K-12 Academic Content Standards


Subject: English Language Arts
Grade: Grade Two
Area: Reading
Sub-Strand 1.0: Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary DevelopmentStudents understand the basic features of reading. They
select letter patterns and know how to translate them into spoken language by using phonics, syllabication, and word parts. They apply this
knowledge to achieve fluent oral and silent reading.
Concept: Vocabulary and Concept Development
Standard 1.7: Understand and explain common antonyms and synonyms.

Lesson Summary
Lesson Objectives Students will learn new words that relate to other words and have the same meaning. Students will also learn words that are
opposite of other words.

Time Allotment and context 30 minutes

IMPLEMENTATION
Instructional Format/ Anticipatory Set/Engagement: During our first transition, I will shut off the lights to get the kids attention. Once I have it, I'll
Model ask them a few questions such as, "What is the opposite of off? Students response, "ON!!!" Then I would proceed to tell the
students to go back to their desks slowly and then I'll say, "FREEZE." Then I'll ask, "What is the opposite of slow?" Students
response, "FAST!!!" Then have the children proceed to their seats using the word they came up with in an orderly fashion.

Input: I will explain to the students that the opposite of off is on and those two words are antonyms. Then we'll move to the
words I have on the board and explain what synonyms are.

Modeling: The words on the board will include giant and tiny. I will ask the students to give me another name for giant
(large/big/enormous). Those are all synonyms which means that you can have one word that has many other words that mean
the same thing. Then we move on to the word tiny, etc. Following that, I will also introduce a short video clip to the students
about synonnyms and antonyms (during the video, students will write down any synonyms and antonyms in their personal
dictionary that were covered in the clip).

Guided Practice: Then provide each student with a word map. On the overhead projector, fill out the word maps with the
words from the board continually explaining what synonyms and antonyms are.

Check for Understanding: Ask the students if they understand what synonyms and antonyms are and if their are any
questions answer them. During their independent practice, walk around the class to see who got it and who might need more
help.

Independent Practice: First, have the students pair up and create a word map together using words of their choice. Have
group present their material to check for understanding and allow class involvement if they come up with other words for
other groups. Then have each student complete the worksheet that will cover synonyms and antonyms (circle the word that
is the same or opposite).

Closure: Ask the students if they understand what synonyms and antonyms are. Was one harder than the other? Then go over
the quiz with them. Read the words and let them write the synonym or antonym on their whiteboard.

Student Grouping Think-pair-share/2 per group

Differentiated Instruction Have some visuals to put up on the overhead projector. Use objects to show relationships between words. Reteach if
necessary.

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MATERIALSANDRESOURCES
Materials/Resources White boards/Worksheets/Word Map

Technology/ Web Citation: Discovering Language Arts. Retrieved April 6, 2011 from http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?
Resources guidAssetId=B0BB3E13-7D5F-4E33-828D-07C223C73215&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US

Links:

1. Discovery Education Video about Synonyms & Antonyms

ASSESSMENTS
Assessment/Rubrics

Sample Student Products


Author's Comments &
Reflections

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