Antonyms By: Jenny Hawkins

Focus and Review review what was taught the other day, synonyms have them give examples of synonyms- have table groups come up with synonyms, and write them on the board for later use tell them we are going to learn about the opposite of synonyms, antonyms

Objective teach students what an antonym is a word that has a meaning opposite of another make sure students are able to give examples of antonyms students should be able to complete given worksheet

Input give my own examples of what an antonym is tall and short are opposites therefore they are antonyms cold and hot old and young

Guided Practice together, the students will work in their table groups to come up with antonyms for the synonyms they found in the beginning of class someone from each group will write their antonyms on the board next to the correct synonym they used after we go over their examples, i will give examples and have them tell me if they are antonyms or not hot and warm; tall and short; in and over at this time, I will walk around to make sure they have no questions, and if they do I will answer them

Independent Practice individually the students will complete a worksheet on antonyms this is independent work without my input after they complete it, we will check to make sure they got the questions correct I will answer any questions the students have

Closure/ Reflection closure will be going over the answers to the worksheet and answering any last questions the students have I will have them each give an example of what they learned today

Sources (2008, March). So Different. The Mailbox, (42035), 7.