Today we will use synonyms to determine the meaning of words. Determine= Understand What are we going to use to determine the meaning of words? What are we going to use synonyms for? What are we going to do today?

Which word does not belong? Big Humungous Gigantic Tiny Smart Funny Intelligent Wise Why did you get rid of that word?

Synonym: A word that has the same, or nearly the same, meaning to another word. Examples: Gift Present Neat Tidy Fast Quick Rock Stone A synonym is a word that what? A synonyms is a word that has the same meaning as what? What is a synonym?

Why do I need to learn this? Synonyms help us determine the meaning of words, and if we can determine the meaning of words, we become better readers. Does anybody have any other reason why this is important? Why is it important to you?

How do I use synonyms? 1.Read the word. 2.Think about what it means. 3.Think of other words that have a similar meaning. If you don’t know what it means, use clarification strategies 4.Look at all your choices. 5.Choose the word that you think has the closest meaning. 6.Replace the word with your choice and see if it makes sense.

Let’s Practice! Which word means the same as conclude? A) Emergency B) End C) Continue D) Start B) End 1. Read the word. 2. Think about what it means. 3. Think of other words that have a similar meaning. If you don’t know what it means, use clarification strategies 4. Look at all your choices. 5. Choose the word that you think has the closest meaning. 6. Replace the word with your choice and see if it makes sense.

Let’s try another one Read the following sentence: She knew that there were abundant bamboo pieces for both. Which word is a synonym for abundant? a. Plentiful b. Few c. Tasty d. Poor 1. Read the word. 2. Think about what it means. 3. Think of other words that have a similar meaning. If you don’t know what it means, use clarification strategies 4. Look at all your choices. 5. Choose the word that you think has the closest meaning. 6. Replace the word with your choice and see if it makes sense.

Your Turn! 1. Read the word. 2. Think about what it means. 3. Think of other words that have a similar meaning. 4. Look at all your choices. 5. Choose the word that has the closest meaning Which word means the same as magnificent? a) Horrible b) Huge c) Great d) Magnify C) Great

Use the synonyms for bad to complete this passage. Late one night I heard a bad noise - what could it be? Was is some bad creature doing a bad deed? As I went to investigate I could smell something bad, and I wondered what bad thing could have happened. All the bad things I could think of filled my mind, and as a I crept round the corner I saw a bad sight … It was a ______________ ! dreadful horrible terrible awful evil gruesome nasty vile hideous

What did you learn today? What is a synonym? What do we use synonyms for? Try this last one: Which word is a synonym for sick? a)healthy b) cool c) ill d) smart

Synonym Game!!!