L ea rn i n g Obj e cti v e Name _____________________ Today, we will use synonyms to determine1 the meaning of words. 1 figure out CFU What are we going to do today? What does determine mean? Determine means ____________________. Acti va t e ( o r p r o vi de ) P ri o r K n o wl edg e A What is another word that means the same as pretty? B What is another word that means the same as big? CFU 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. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 • www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-d.com 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. Co n c e pt D ev el opm e n t 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 or similar meaning. • We can use words around the synonym to find its meaning. 2 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 He will attach the hose to the water faucet. connect – to join attach – to join together together He will connect the hose to the water faucet. Synonyms: big, gigantic similar big – of large size The fisherman caught a big fish. gigantic – of very large size 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 CFU 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 _________________________________. 3rd Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.4 (4Q) DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 • www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-d.com Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms, homophones, and homographs to determine the meanings of words. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Ski l l Dev el o pm en t /G u i ded P ra cti c e 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. 3 find (synonym) 1. My dog is fearful. He is scared of everything. A smart B brave C fearless D afraid Write all the synonyms: ________________ ________________ ________________ 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: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 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: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 4. My mom is very thoughtful. Everyone knows that she is a kind person. A busy B caring C mean D unhappy Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 5. This coat looks bulky on me; it is so big! A large B just right C great Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ D small ___________________ 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 Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ CFU (#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? DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 • www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-d.com 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. Rel e va n c e 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 your 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. CFU 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 my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is most relevant to you? Why? DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 • www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-d.com 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:________________ ________________ ________________ 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:________________ _______________ _________________ Co n st ru ct e d R e sp on s e Cl o su r e 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? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Su mm ar y Cl o su r e What did you learn today about using synonyms to determine the meaning of words? (pair-share) Day 1 ______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Day 2 ______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 • www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-d.com 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_____________________ 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, and carefully look 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. In d ep en d en t P ra cti c e 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: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 2. I found the books dull. Jennifer also found them boring. A long B not interesting C fun Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ D exciting ___________________ 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: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 4. The car’s collision with the truck was a bad accident. A crash B driver C speed D van Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 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: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 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: ___________________ ___________________ DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 • www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-d.com ___________________ 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_____________________ 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. P eri odi c R evi ew 1 Use synonyms to determine the meaning of words. Step #1: Read the sentence, and carefully look 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: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 2. My math teacher omitted one problem. We were happy that he removed it. A added B deleted C counted D included Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 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: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 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: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 5. Edward is mighty. He looks like he lifts weights every day to be strong. A smart B powerful C skinny D fat Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 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 Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 • www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-d.com ___________________ 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_____________________ 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, and carefully look 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. P eri odi c R evi ew 2 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 Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 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: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 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: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 4. The teacher clarified the test results. She described what they meant. A explained B mixed up C took D wrote Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 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: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 6. The movie was dull. It was so uninteresting that I almost fell asleep halfway through. A smart B fun C boring D loud Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 • www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-d.com 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_____________________ 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. P eri odi c R evi ew 3 Use synonyms to determine the meaning of words. Step #1: Read the sentence, and carefully look 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 Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 2. The miniscule building was part of my small model train set. A large B open C house D tiny Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 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 Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 4. I accomplished my goal; I completed my science project on time. A failed B dropped C finished D messed up Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 5. The size of the town will increase and continue to grow. A get larger B shrink C stay Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ D bad ___________________ 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: ___________________ ___________________ DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 • www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-d.com ___________________ 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.