Transcript 3rd_ELA_RV_1.4_SYNONYMS_DW

Learning Objective
Name _____________________
Today, we will use synonyms to determine1 the meaning of words.
1
figure out
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What are we going to do today?
What does determine mean? Determine means ________________.
Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge
A What is another word that means the same as pretty?
B What is another word that means the same as big?
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Students, you already know that different words can have the same or similar meanings. These words are called synonyms. Today, we are
going to use synonyms to determine the meaning of words.
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3rd Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.4 (4Q)
Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, homophones,
and homographs to determine the meanings of words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Concept Development
A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
• Synonyms can be used to replace2 words with the same meaning.
• We can use words around the synonym to find its meaning.
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put in place of
Examples:
Synonyms: beautiful, attractive
same
beautiful – nice
looking
attractive – nice
looking
Maria has a very beautiful face.
Maria has a very attractive face.
Synonyms: attach, connect
same
attach – to join
together
connect – to join
together
He will attach the hose to the water faucet
He will connect the hose to the water faucet.
Synonyms: big, gigantic
similar
big – of large size
gigantic – of
very large
size
The fisherman caught a big fish.
The fisherman caught a gigantic fish.
My teacher is exciting. He is fun because he makes us laugh.
Not an example of synonyms:
big–of large size
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small–not large in
size
We could not finish the large pizza.
We could not finish the small pizza.
Write a synonym to replace the word “pretty” in the sentence.
The picture is pretty.
Which is an example of synonyms? How do you know?
Which is not an example of synonyms. How did you know?
A huge, big
B huge, tiny
On your whiteboard, write another synonym for beautiful. Write a synonym for big.
In your own words, what are synonyms? Synonyms are _________________________________.
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3rd Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.4 (4Q)
Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, homophones,
and homographs to determine the meanings of words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Skill Development/Guided Practice
A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
• Synonyms can be used to replace words with the same or similar meaning.
Use synonyms to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the sentence, carefully looking at the bolded word.
Step #2: Identify3 the word(s) that helps determine the meaning of the bolded word. (underline)
Step #3: Identify the correct synonym for the bolded word. (circle)
Step #4: Write and read the synonyms.
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find (synonym)
1. My dog is fearful. He is scared of everything.
A smart B brave
C fearless
D afraid
Write all the synonyms: ________________
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fearful
scared
afraid
2. Mary is very clever. She is very bright and always receives good grades.
A short
B lazy
C smart
D funny
Write all the synonyms: ___________________
___________________
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clever
bright
smart
3. I was too drowsy to go out to play. I was sleepy because I had weeded the whole yard.
A sad
B excited
C tired
D bored
Write all the synonyms: ___________________
___________________
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drowsy
sleepy
tired
4. My mom is very thoughtful. Everyone knows that she is a kind person.
A busy
B caring
C mean
D unhappy
thoughtful
Write all the synonyms: ___________________
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kind
caring
5. This coat looks bulky on me; it is so big!
A large
B just right
C great
D small
bulky
big
Write all the synonyms: ___________________
___________________
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large
6. I was elated with my birthday present; Mom knew that I’d be overjoyed to get a new bicycle.
A happy B disappointed
C angry
D bored
elated
happy
Write all the synonyms: ___________________
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overjoyed
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(#2) How did I/you identify the word(s) that helped determine the meaning of the bolded word?
(#3) How did I/you identify the correct synonym for the bolded word?
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3rd Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.4 (4Q)
Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, homophones,
and homographs to determine the meanings of words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Relevance
A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
• Synonyms can be used to replace words with the same or similar meaning.
1. Using synonyms to determine the meaning of words will help you figure
out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
The tidiness of her room was proven when her mom
walked in and said, “Oh my! What a clean room!”
Tidiness means clean.
2. Using synonyms to determine the meaning of words will help you replace over-used
words in our writing.
The big dog lives in a big house.
The big dog lives in a huge house.
3. Using synonyms to determine the meaning of words will help you do well on tests.
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Does anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to use synonyms to determine the meaning of words? (pair-share) Why is it
relevant to use synonyms to determine the meaning of words? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is
most relevant to you? Why?
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3rd Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.4 (4Q)
Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, homophones,
and homographs to determine the meanings of words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
• Synonyms can be used to replace words with the same or similar meaning.
Skill Closure
Use synonyms to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the sentence, carefully looking at the bolded word.
Step #2: Identify the word(s) that helps determine the meaning of the bolded word. (underline)
Step #3: Identify the correct synonym for the bolded word. (circle)
Step #4: Write and read the synonyms.
1. Mom knew that I’d be delighted to get a new bicycle. I really was glad to get it.
A happy
B sad
C angry
D lazy
Write all the synonyms: ___________________
delighted
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glad
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happy
2. The man was furious with the boys. He was extremely mad at them for knocking over the trash cans.
A happy
B sad
C angry
D disappointed
Write all the synonyms: ___________________
furious
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mad
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angry
Constructed Response Closure
whisper– to say something
quietly
shout– to say something
loudly
We are supposed to whisper in the library.
We are supposed to shout in the library.
Why are these words not examples of synonyms?
Summary Closure
What did you learn today about using synonyms to determine the meaning of words? (pair-share)
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3rd Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.4 (4Q)
Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, homophones,
and homographs to determine the meanings of words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Name_____________________
Independent Practice
A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
• Synonyms can be used to replace words with the same or similar meaning.
Use synonyms to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the sentence, carefully looking at the bolded word.
Step #2: Identify the word(s) that helps determine the meaning of the bolded word. (underline)
Step #3: Identify the correct synonym for the bolded word. (circle)
Step #4: Write and read the synonyms.
1. I thought the ice cream was delicious. My friends also thought it was yummy.
A old
B gross
C tasty
D cheap
Write all the synonyms: _________________
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delicious
yummy
tasty
2. I found the books dull. Jennifer also found them boring.
A long
B not interesting
C fun
D exciting
Write all the synonyms: _________________
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boring
dull
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not interesting
3. Please mend the gate; repair it so the dog won’t get out.
A open
B tear down
C fix
D break
Write all the synonyms: _________________
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mend
repair
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fix
4. The car’s collision with the truck was a bad accident.
A crash
B driver
C speed
D van
Write all the synonyms: _________________
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accident
collision
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crash
5. My friend was infuriated over his failing grade. I’d never seen him that angry before.
A glad
B very mad
C sad
D careless
Write all the synonyms: _________________
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infuriated
angry
very mad
6. I was terrified to travel alone, but Dad said I should not be frightened.
A happy B excited
C scared
D calm
Write all the synonyms: _________________
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scared
frightened
terrified
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3rd Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.4 (4Q)
Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, homophones,
and homographs to determine the meanings of words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Periodic Review 1
Name_____________________
A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
• Synonyms can be used to replace words with the same or similar meaning.
Use synonyms to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the sentence, carefully looking at the bolded word.
Step #2: Identify the word(s) that helps determine the meaning of the bolded word. (underline)
Step #3: Identify the correct synonym for the bolded word. (circle)
Step #4: Write and read the synonyms.
1. My dad and I created a bird house. We made it from wood and painted it green.
A broke
B destroyed
C built
D smashed
Write all the synonyms: _________________
_________________
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created
made
built
2. My math teacher omitted one problem. We were happy that he removed it.
A added
B deleted
C counted
D included
omitted
removed
Write all the synonyms: _________________
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deleted
3. The baby felt secure in his mother’s arms. He felt safe from all harm.
A scared
B crowded
C protected
D uncomfortable
Write all the synonyms: _________________
_________________
_________________
secure
safe
protected
4. My cat is lean. He is very skinny because he doesn’t eat very much food.
A active
B fat
C big
D thin
Write all the synonyms: _________________
_________________
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lean
skinny
thin
5. Edward is mighty. He looks like he lifts weights every day to be strong.
A smart
B powerful
C skinny
D fat
powerful
mighty
Write all the synonyms: _________________
_________________
_________________
strong
6. Rescuers will continue with the search. They will carry on until they find the dog.
A finish
B wait
C go on
D stop
continue
Write all the synonyms: _________________
_________________
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carry on
go on
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3rd Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.4 (4Q)
Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, homophones,
and homographs to determine the meanings of words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Periodic Review 2
Name_____________________
A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
• Synonyms can be used to replace words with the same or similar meaning.
Use synonyms to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the sentence, carefully looking at the bolded word.
Step #2: Identify the word(s) that helps determine the meaning of the bolded word. (underline)
Step #3: Identify the correct synonym for the bolded word. (circle)
Step #4: Write and read the synonyms.
1. My kitten is so bashful that she is timid of many things, even her own shadow.
A brave
B smart
C shy
D furry
bashful
timid
shy
Write all the synonyms: _________________
_________________
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2. I was forlorn because of the weather. Rain always leaves me feeling sad.
A unhappy
B sleepy
C excited
D tired
Write all the synonyms: _________________
_________________
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forlorn
sad
unhappy
3. She fled the burning building so fast that she left without any of her belongings.
A entered
B escaped
C stayed
D locked
Write all the synonyms: _________________
_________________
_________________
fled
escaped
left
4. The teacher clarified the test results. She described what they meant.
A explained
B mixed up
C took
D wrote
described
clarified
Write all the synonyms: _________________
_________________
_________________
explained
5. The new fence is rigid. It is unbendable no matter how hard the cows lean on it.
A white
B solid
C movable
D wooden
Write all the synonyms: _________________
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rigid
unbendable
solid
6. The movie was dull. It was so uninteresting that I almost fell asleep halfway through.
A smart
B fun
C boring
D loud
dull
uninteresting _________________
boring
Write all the synonyms: _________________
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3rd Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.4 (4Q)
Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, homophones,
and homographs to determine the meanings of words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Periodic Review 3
Name_____________________
A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
• Synonyms can be used to replace words with the same or similar meaning.
Use synonyms to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the sentence, carefully looking at the bolded word.
Step #2: Identify the word(s) that helps determine the meaning of the bolded word. (underline)
Step #3: Identify the correct synonym for the bolded word. (circle)
Step #4: Write and read the synonyms.
1. He concealed the present so well that it was completely hidden.
A covered
B wrapped
C opened
D showed
covered
Write all the synonyms: _________________
_________________
_________________
concealed
hidden
2. The miniscule building was part of my small model train set.
A large
B open
C house
D tiny
tiny
miniscule
Write all the synonyms: _________________
_________________
_________________
small
3. The house has been vacant for a long time and will stay open until next year.
A empty
B filled up
C painted
D lived in
vacant
Write all the synonyms: _________________
_________________
_________________
open
empty
4. I accomplished my goal; I completed my science project on time.
A failed
B dropped
C finished
D messed up
accomplished _________________
Write all the synonyms: _________________
finished
completed _________________
5. The size of the town will increase and continue to grow.
A get larger
B shrink
C stay
D bad
Write all the synonyms: _________________
_________________
_________________
increase
get larger
grow
6. My mother is a fabulous baker. She does a wonderful job making cakes.
A horrible
B great
C busy
D bad
Write all the synonyms: _________________
_________________
wonderful _________________
fabulous
great
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3rd Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.4 (4Q)
Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, homophones,
and homographs to determine the meanings of words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
EDI – Cognitive, Teaching and English Learners Strategies
Learning Objective : Today, we will use synonyms to determine the meaning of words.
Cognitive Strategies
Teaching Strategies
Elaboration
Demonstration
Targeted vocabulary: determine, synonym, replace, identify
Language Strategies
Vocabulary Words
Academic
determine, identify
Content
synonym, replace
Support
replace
Multiple-Meaning
Vocabulary
Strategy
Synonym
identify
Definition
determine, synonym, replace
Homophone
Internal Context Clue
Listen, Speak
Read
Similar Sounds
Tracked Reading
Decoding Rules
Write
Writing
Content Access Strategies
Comprehensible
Input
Cognates
Graphic Organizer
Contextual Clues
Contextualized
Definitions
Pictures
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3rd Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.4 (4Q)
Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, homophones,
and homographs to determine the meanings of words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.