Introduction
Welcome one and all to Marsha's Learning Corner! This website was designed to help students learn about Synonyms. What are some things you know about Synonyms? What do you think about when you hear the word?
Proceed to get all the answers you need about Synonyms.
Task
Your task for this lesson are;
1. Learn about Synonyms.
2. Identify various synonyms.
Have lots of fun!
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Process
Before we get started, I would love for you all to watch this video about Synonyms. Please click on the link to listen to a podcast https://voca.ro/13nhOXPhiPHp
Proceed to watching the video below:
Evaluation: At the end of the game you will receive your score.
STEP ONE:
- Click this link to play a game and test your knowledge about Synonyms https://www.arcademics.com/games/frog
- Goal of this game- To test your knowledge about Synonyms
- Click on play and enter a player name of your choice
- Read the instructions and select next
- In the options, select Synonyms and game speed, normal
- Start the game by finding the Synonym for the word on the frog
- Once you have completed the game, move on to the next step ..... Conclusion
Evaluation
Evaluation based on the game
Number of correct answers _______________
Number of incorrect answers _____________
Candidates result: _____________________ (Pass/Fail)
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Conclusion
You should feel proud of yourself now that you've completed the lesson!!! Excellent work!
Here's a quick rundown of everything you've learned so far and added information.
What is a Synonym?
A synonym is a word that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word.
The word is derived from Greek and means "identical name."
Many synonyms exist for the same word. "Dark" has many synonyms, including "drab," "ebony," "murky," "dull," and "shady."
Choose vibrant synonyms for the words in your sentences to make your writing far more engaging.
Rather from saying "His hair was dark," you may say "His hair was inky."
Why are Synonyms important?
Repeating the same words over and over in writing, especially creative writing, can make it boring or uninteresting.
Replacing a word with an equivalent, possibly even a more specific one, can help you communicate your ideas more effectively.
Synonyms can also assist you make your writing more vivid and generate an exciting image in the reader's imagination.
Examples of Synonyms
Angry, mad
Seat, chair
Many, lots
Smile, grin
Sleep, nap
Warm, hot
Shop, store
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Credits
References
Synonyms for Kids. (2017, July 13). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFFW9zKJ5os
Tutoring, S. (2014, December 2). The Importance of Using Synonyms | Free Homework Help. Free Homework Help | Our Education Staff Publish Regular Articles, Tips and Tutorials to Help Students with Their Homework. https://schooltutoring.com/help/the-importance-of-using-synonyms/
What Are Synonyms? (2020, January 3). ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/synonym-definition-1692177
Teacher Page
LESSON OBJECTIVES
The following are the lesson objectives used to create this webquest:
a. Cognitive Objective: The student will be able to build on prior knowledge about Synonyms.
b. Affective Objective: The student will be able to share their feelings about Synonyms by writing in their journal
c. Psychomotor Objective- The student will be construct a word tree of Synonyms concluding the lesson.
1. Define the term Synonym.
2. Explain briefly the importance of Synonym.
3. List examples of Synonyms in different sentences