Name _____________________
Learning Objective
Today, we will use antonyms to determine1 the meaning of words.
1
figure out
CFU
What are we going to do today?
What does determine mean? Determine means____________.
small
big
Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge
An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another
word.
Write an antonym in the blank.
big
1. A rabbit is small, but a Great Dane is ___________.
hot
cold
2. Summer is hot, but winter is _______.
cold
CFU
Teacher completes number 1; students complete number 2. Students, you already what antonyms are. Today, we will use antonyms to
determine the meaning of words.
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4th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2(8Q)
Apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, synonyms, antonyms,
and idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Concept Development
An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word.
The meaning of a known antonym can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word.
• Contrast2 signal words sometimes show that an antonym is being used.
2
Signal Words
show difference
but
yet
not
however
in contrast
while
Examples:
Antonyms: hectic/calm
My mom always has a hectic schedule, but my dad seems to have a calm one.
Antonyms: scowl/smile
My grandfather always has a scowl, while my grandmother always has a smile.
Not an example :
Jose plays soccer, but Carlos plays basketball.
CFU
Which pair of words are antonyms? How do you know?
1. bad/horrible
2. bad/good
For which sentence is while a signal word for an antonym?
1. While we waited, I shopped for groceries.
2. I like to be active, while he likes to be lazy.
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4th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2(8Q)
Apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, synonyms, antonyms,
and idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Skill Development/Guided Practice
The meaning of a known antonym can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word.
• Contrast signal words sometimes show that an antonym is being used.
Use antonyms to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the sentence(s), paying attention to the bolded word.
a. Identify3 the signal words that show an antonym is being used. (double underline)
b. Identify the antonym. (underline)
Step #2: Write and read the antonyms.
Step #3: Determine the meaning of the bolded word. (circle)
3
Signal Words
but
yet
not
however
in contrast
while
find
1. The food was dreadful, but the restaurant was
nice.
Antonyms:
______________
and ______________
dreadful
nice
What is the meaning of dreadful?
A
B
C
D
good
bad
perfect
delicious
3. One of my sisters is naughty at home; however,
she is good at school.
Antonyms:
good
naughty
______________
and ______________
What is the meaning of naughty?
A
B
C
D
nice
badly behaved
darling
beautiful
2. The weather was very mild today, while the wind
was wild yesterday.
Antonyms:
______________
and ______________
mild
wild
What is the meaning of mild?
A
B
C
D
dangerous
uncontrollable
fierce
calm
4. The dog was very slender in contrast to the fat cat.
Antonyms:
slender and ______________
fat
______________
What is the meaning of slender?
A
B
C
D
thin
chubby
plump
thick
CFU (#1a) How did I/you identify the signal words that show an antonym is being used?
(#1b) How did I/you identify the antonym in the sentence?
(#3) How did I/you determine the meaning of the bolded word?
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4th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2(8Q)
Apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, synonyms, antonyms,
and idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Relevance
The meaning of a known antonym can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word.
• Contrast signal words sometimes show that an antonym is being used.
1. Using antonyms to determine the meaning of words will help you understand unknown
words.
My family went to the bargain movies. The regular movie theater is too
expensive.
Expensive is an antonym for bargain.
The opposite of bargain is expensive.
2. Using antonyms to determine the meaning of words will help you do well on tests.
Sample Test Question:
23. Which word is an antonym for plain?
A lavish
B simple
C basic
D primary
CFU
Does anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to use antonyms to determine the meaning of words? (pair-share) Why is it
relevant to use antonyms to determine the meaning of words? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which
reason is more relevant to you? Why?
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4th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2(8Q)
Apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, synonyms, antonyms,
and idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
The meaning of a known antonym can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word.
• Contrast signal words sometimes show that an antonym is being used.
Skill Closure
Use antonyms to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the sentence(s), paying attention to the bolded word.
a. Identify the signal words that show an antonym is being used. (double underline)
b. Identify the antonym. (underline)
Step #2: Write and read the antonyms.
Step #3: Determine the meaning of the bolded word. (circle)
1. My little brother is very timid, but my older brother is very bold.
Antonyms:
______________
and ______________
timid
bold
What is the meaning of timid?
A
B
C
D
Signal Words
but
yet
not
however
in contrast
while
daring
fearless
shy
brave
Constructed Response Closure
Harneet said that the sentence below used a contrast signal word to show that an antonym is being used. Is she correct?
Explain your answer.
While I walked my dog, I watched the children play. ___________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Summary Closure
What did you learn today about using antonyms to determine the meaning of words?
Day 1_________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Day 2 ________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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4th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2(8Q)
Apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, synonyms, antonyms,
and idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Name __________________________
Independent Practice
The meaning of a known antonym can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word.
• Contrast signal words sometimes show that an antonym is being used.
Use antonyms to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the sentence(s), paying attention to the bolded word.
a. Identify the signal words that show an antonym is being used. (double underline)
b. Identify the antonym. (underline)
Step #2: Write and read the antonyms.
Step #3: Determine the meaning of the bolded word. (circle)
Signal Words
but
yet
not
however
in contrast
while
1. Some brothers and sisters dispute everything;
2. The mountain top was very high; in contrast, the
however, Dave’s family always agrees on everything.
valley was very low.
Antonyms:
dispute
agree
______________
and ______________
What is the meaning of dispute?
A
B
C
D
get along
approve
argue
allow
3. In the race, all the runners ran swiftly, yet my friend
followed slowly behind the others.
Antonyms:
swiftly
______________
and ______________
slowly
What is the meaning of swiftly?
A
B
C
D
quickly
lazily
calmly
casually
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Antonyms:
high
______________
and ______________
low
What is the meaning of high?
A
B
C
D
bottom
tall
thin
small
4. I had to accept the offer while Stan chose to
decline it.
Antonyms:
______________
and ______________
accept
decline
What is the meaning of accept?
A
B
C
D
take
refuse
give up
deny
4th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2(8Q)
Apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, synonyms, antonyms,
and idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Name __________________________
Periodic Review 1
The meaning of a known antonym can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word.
• Contrast signal words sometimes show that an antonym is being used.
Use antonyms to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the sentence (s), paying attention to the bolded word.
a. Identify the signal words that show an antonym is being used. (double underline)
b. Identify the antonym. (underline)
Step #2: Write and read the antonyms.
Step #3: Determine the meaning of the bolded word. (circle)
1. The flood waters ruined the entire town; however,
the church looked like it had just been built.
Antonyms:
______________
and ______________
ruined
built
What is the meaning of ruined?
A
B
C
D
fixed
put together
damaged
set up
3. The candy shell was so bitter it made my eyes start
to water while the center of the candy was very
sweet.
Antonyms:
______________
and ______________
bitter
sweet
What is the meaning of bitter?
A
B
C
D
sour
sugary
syrupy
candied
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Signal Words
but
yet
not
however
in contrast
while
2. The dress I wanted was very expensive, but I
was too cheap to buy it.
Antonyms:
______________
cheap
expensive and ______________
What is the meaning of expensive?
A
B
C
D
bargain
on sale
low-cost
pricey
4. The afternoon was cold, gray, and dismal, yet this
morning the sky had been bright.
Antonyms:
bright
______________
and ______________
dismal
What is the meaning of dismal?
A
B
C
D
burning
light
sunny
dark
4th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2(8Q)
Apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, synonyms, antonyms,
and idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Name __________________________
Periodic Review 2
The meaning of a known antonym can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word.
• Contrast signal words sometimes show that an antonym is being used.
Use antonyms to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the sentence (s), paying attention to the bolded word.
a. Identify the signal words that show an antonym is being used. (double underline)
b. Identify the antonym. (underline)
Step #2: Write and read the antonyms.
Step #3: Determine the meaning of the bolded word. (circle)
1. My room is always organized, but my little brother’s
room is messy.
Antonyms:
______________
organized and ______________
messy
What is the meaning of organized?
A
B
C
D
sloppy
orderly
littered
dirty
3. Mr. Duarte’s children were so polite, not at all rude
like most children their age.
Antonyms:
______________
and ______________
polite
rude
What is the meaning of polite?
A
B
C
D
disrespectful
well-mannered
friendly
wild
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Signal Words
but
yet
not
however
in contrast
while
2. The school’s rules were strict on discipline while
they were flexible on dress code.
Antonyms:
strict
flexible
______________
and ______________
What is the meaning of strict?
A
B
C
D
tough
relaxed
easy going
soft
4. The lights on that house were so radiant while the
neighbor’s lights were dull.
Antonyms:
______________
and ______________
radiant
dull
What is the meaning of radiant?
A
B
C
D
boring
plain
bright
average
4th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2(8Q)
Apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, synonyms, antonyms,
and idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Name __________________________
Periodic Review 3
The meaning of a known antonym can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word.
• Contrast signal words sometimes show that an antonym is being used.
Use antonyms to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the sentence(s), paying attention to the bolded word.
a. Identify the signal words that show an antonym is being used. (double underline)
b. Identify the antonym. (underline)
Step #2: Write and read the antonyms.
Step #3: Determine the meaning of the bolded word. (circle)
1. The buildings looked ancient, but they
were relatively new.
Antonyms:
______________
ancient and ______________
new
What is the meaning of ancient?
A
B
C
D
modern
current
famous
old
3. Our grandmother refused to let us have sugar while
our grandfather allowed us to eat whatever we
wanted.
Antonyms:
______________
and ______________
refused
allowed
What is the meaning of refused?
A
B
C
D
permitted
declined
give in
let
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Signal Words
but
yet
not
however
in contrast
while
2. My bicycle tire began to swell when I tried to pump
air into it, yet it continued to shrink after each pump.
Antonyms:
swell
shrink
______________
and ______________
What is the meaning of swell?
A
B
C
D
wrinkle
go down
puff up
reduce
4. The girl hollered loudly when the dog jumped at
her, but her father whispered that the dog was
friendly.
Antonyms:
______________
and ______________
hollered
whispered
What is the meaning of hollered?
A
B
C
D
yelled
spoke softly
told secretly
mumbled
4th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2(8Q)
Apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, synonyms, antonyms,
and idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
EDI – Cognitive, Teaching and English Learners Strategies
Learning Objective : Today, we will use antonyms to determine the meaning of words.
Cognitive Strategies
Teaching Strategies
Elaboration
Demonstration
Targeted vocabulary: determine, antonym, contrast, identify
Language Strategies
Vocabulary Words
Academic
determine, identify
Content
antonym
Support
contrast
Multiple-Meaning
Synonym
Vocabulary
Strategy
Definition
determine, antonym, contrast, identify
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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4th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2(8Q)
Apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, synonyms, antonyms,
and idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.