PPS 6008 Lesson Plan By Mona Aliari

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Synonyms Who can remember what a Synonym is?

Synonyms Who can remember what a Synonym is? Synonyms are words that have almost the same meaning.

Synonyms Who can remember what a Synonym is? Synonyms are words that have almost the same meaning. Can anyone give me an example of a synonym pair?

Synonyms Who can remember what a Synonym is? Synonyms are words that have almost the same meaning. Can anyone give me an example of a synonym pair? Examples: Rich/Wealthy, Cold/Icy, Friend/Pal, Love/Adore, Hurry/Rush, Shove/Push

Antonyms Who can tell me what an antonym is?

Antonyms Who can tell me what an antonym is? Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.

Antonyms Who can tell me what an antonym is? Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. Can anyone give me an example? Examples: Come/Go, Happy/Sad, In/Out, Large/Small, Tall/Short, Hot/Cold

Today we are going to be learning about… Applying Antonyms: Today’s lesson will cover the following California Standards: Reading1.3: Understand and explain frequently used synonyms, antonyms, and homographs. Writing 2.2a., 2.2b., 2.2c.: Demonstrate an understanding of literary work, support judgments through references to the text and to prior knowledge, and develop interpretations that exhibit careful reading and understanding.

James Forten: The African-American Struggle for Freedom by Walter Dean Myers “The roads were already filling with farmers bringing in produce to sell. Thomas Forten was able to buy his wife’s freedom.” Who can identify two words in the previous sentences that have opposite meanings?

James Forten: The African-American Struggle for Freedom by Walter Dean Myers “The roads were already filling with farmers bringing in produce to sell. Thomas Forten was able to buy his wife’s freedom.” Who can identify two words in the previous sentences that have opposite meanings? Buy and Sell

Why do we use Antonyms? Using synonyms and antonyms correctly enhances writing and makes writing sound better. Authors often use antonyms to show different sides of a situation or idea. Synonyms and Antonyms spice up the language, and sometimes even provide a more detailed focus towards meaning. If everyone said "bad" all the time, the world would be a boring place.

Think Aloud Let’s say I’m writing a report about James Forten. When I write about his experience on the prison ship, I think about how the experience must have changed him. So I might write a sentence using two antonyms (opposite words) together: After he was released from the Jersey, James Forten was a young man who probably felt very old.

Practice Working with a partner, identify on a piece of paper the antonym for each underlined word: 1. It was early morning in Philadelphia. 2. It paid fairly well and the work was steady. 3. Sail making was a profitable but difficult job. 4. The heavy thread had to be waxed. 5. It was a dangerous encounter. 6. The Jersey was dark and forbidding. Safe Unreliable Light Inviting Late Easy

Practice When you’re finished, work with your partner to write sentences using each of the underlined words and its antonym. Example: I get up early, but my sister gets up late. You and your partner will share out with the class one of your sentences.

Closure So again, what is an antonym?

Closure So again, what is an antonym? Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.

Closure So again, what is an antonym? And why do we use them? Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. And why do we use them?

Closure So again, what is an antonym? And why do we use them? Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. And why do we use them? They correctly enhance writing and make writing sound better. Authors use them to show different sides of a situation or idea. Synonyms and Antonyms spice up the language, and sometimes even provide a more detailed focus towards meaning.

Homework I want each of you to go home tonight and look for other examples of how Walter Dean Myers (the author of James Forten) uses Antonyms in his writing. The person who finds the most examples by Thursday will win a mystery prize.