1. Question of the Day What is your favorite part of third grade so far? Why?

2. synonyms words that have the same meaning little antonyms words that have the opposite meaning little small big

3. Partner #1: Tell your partner a synonym for each of these words: big happy fast pretty joyful large quick beautiful

4. Partner #2: Tell your partner an antonym for each of these words: big happy fast pretty sad small slow ugly

5. Copy this chart into your notebook: wordsynonymantonym shinybrightdull thinskinnyfat grin smilefrown

6. synonyms words that have the ______ meaning antonyms words that have the _______ meaning same opposite

7. Are these words synonyms or antonyms? smelly stinky stand sit run walk nice sweet synonyms antonyms synonyms

8. Read Aloud: Chitchatting Penguins Like other animals, penguins communicate with one another in many different ways. This is especially important for penguins because they live in large groups and are very social creatures. In fact, penguins “chitchat” with each other more than any other kind of bird chitchats with its own kind. Penguins are actually black-and-white feathered birds. Sometimes they communicate with high-pitched whistles or loud screams. Other times they make a noise that sounds just like a donkey! Penguins also “chitchat” with body movements. They shake their heads, flap their wings, and make complicated bows to each other. These actions can mean that one bird is angry with another, or they may be part of a mating dance between a male and a female. So, the next time you visit the zoo and see a group of penguins, pay attention. You may be able to figure out what they are chitchatting to one another about!

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