Synonyms and Antonyms

Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Synonym and Antonym

What is a synonym?

  • a synonym is a word that has the same meaning or similar meaning as another word
  • Synonym = similar

The words gigantic and huge are synonyms:

  •  Gigantic means huge or enormous.
  •  Huge means extremely large or enormous.  

Synonyms can be used to add new or different words when you write.

  • For example, huge and gigantic can both be used to describe the size of a big boat. 
  • The boat was huge. The boat was gigantic. 

Examples of synonyms:

  • afraid - scared
  • true - correct
  • simple - easy
  • choose - select

What is an Antonym?

  • an antonym is a word that has an opposite meaning to another word
  • Antonym = opposite

The words build and destroy are antonyms:

  • Build means to create or make something
  • Destroy means to damage or ruin

Antonyms have different meanings and that is why they are the opposite.

  • Sarah builds houses out of Legos.
  • Tom destroys her Lego houses. 

Examples of antonyms:

  • arrive - depart
  • easy - hard
  • dirty - clean
  • happy - sad
Task

TASK

Directions: Using your own piece of paper, identify which sets of words are antonyms and synonyms. Place the words in the correct category.

Example: hot - cold, true - correct

ANTONYMS SYNONYMS
  • ex: hot - cold                                      

 

 

 
  • ex: true - correct                                       

 

 

 
  • tiny - big
  • below - under
  • huge - large
  • clean - dirty
  • slow - quick
  • up - down
  • tired - exhausted
  • tasty - delicious

 

Process

PROCESS

Directions: Brainstorm words that are antonyms and synonyms. On your own piece of paper, create four sentences (two sentences for each pair) for the synonyms and antonyms you thought of. 

SYNONYMS

Example: 

  1. (true - correct)  Her story was true. Her answer was correct.

Your Turn!

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ANTONYMS

Example:

  1. (hot - cold) The boiling water was hot. The ice cubes were cold. 

Your Turn!

  1.  
  2.  
Evaluation

EVALUATION

 This is how your work will be reviewed. 

 

Keep Trying - 1

Almost There - 2

Great Job - 3
Sentence Construction Sentences contain numerous noticeable grammatical errors. Sentence meaning unclear. Sentences contain a few noticable grammatical errors. Sentence meaning clear. Contains no noticeable grammatical errors. Sentence meaning completely clear. 

Using Synonyms/Antonyms 

 Incorrect use of synonyms/antonyms in sentences. Incorrect placement of all synonym/antonym pairs in the task activity.  Some synonyms/antonyms are used incorrectly in sentences. Some synonym/antonym pairs incorrectly categorized in the task activity. Synonyms/antonyms used correctly in sentences. All synonym/antonym pairs are categorized correctly in the task activity.
Demonstration of Understanding No demonstration of understanding. Review of synonyms/antonyms needed before moving forward.

Demonstrates a limited understanding, Review of synonyms/antonyms recommended before moving forward

 Demonstrates thorough understanding. Read to move forward.

Highest possible score: 9

Scores below 6: See your teacher and redue assignment.

Conclusion

CONCLUSION

Synonyms are words that have similar meanings

  • Synonym = Similar

Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings

  • Antonym = Opposite

Here is a short video you can watch to help you review synonyms and antonyms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBWm3-mxL1U

Credits

This WebQuest is modeled after Christy Selma's Synonym and Antonym WebQuest:

Selma, C. (n.d.). Synonyms and antonyms. QuestGarden. Retrieved February 26, 2022,

       from http://questgarden.com/209/93/7/220107070450/credits.htm 

Teacher Page

RESOURCES and MATERIALS

STANDARDS

1.FL.WC.4 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when encoding words; write legibly.

1.FL.SC.6 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when speaking and conventions of standard English grammar and usage, including capitalization and punctuation, when writing.                                                                         b. Use singular and plural nouns with correct verbs in basic sentences.                                                                                                         k. End sentences with correct punctuation.

1.FL.VA.7b With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

i. Sort words into categories to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.

ii. Define words by category and by one or more key attributes.

iv. Distinguish shades of meaning among words by defining or choosing them

1.FL.VA.7a Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.

ii. Use frequently occurring affixes as a clue to the meaning of a word.