An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. Write an antonym in the blank. 1. A rabbit is small, but a Great Dane is.

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1 Learning Objective Name We will explain words by relating 1 them to their antonyms. CFU What are we going to learn? What does relating mean? Relating means. Activate Prior Knowledge An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. Write an antonym in the blank. 1. A rabbit is small, but a Great Dane is. small. Summer is hot, but winter is. hot Make Connection Students, you already know what antonyms are. Now, we will use antonyms to determine the meaning of words. Vocabulary 1 connecting READY TO TEACH SM EDI Lessons Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).

2 Concept Development Antonyms Contrast Signal Words but yet not however in contrast while hectic/calm scowl/smile My mom always has a hectic schedule, but my dad seems to have a calm one. My grandfather always has a scowl, while my Grandmother always has a smile. NOT an example of Jose plays soccer, but Carlos plays basketball. CFU Which pair of words are antonyms? How do you know? A bad/horrible B bad/good For which sentence is while a signal word for an antonym? A While we waited, I shopped for groceries. B I like to be active, while Jim likes to be lazy. Vocabulary show difference

3 Skill Development/Guided Practice 1 Read the sentences, paying attention to the bolded word. however in contrast while a b Identify contrast signal words that show an antonym is being used. (double underline) Identify the antonym. (underline) Write and read the antonyms. Determine 4 the meaning of the bolded word. (circle) Contrast Signal Words but yet not 1. The food was dreadful, but the restaurant was nice. What is the meaning of dreadful? A good B bad C perfect D delicious. One of my sisters is naughty at school; however, she is good at home. What is the meaning of naughty? A nice B badly behaved C darling D beautiful. The weather was very mild today, while the wind was wild yesterday. What is the meaning of mild? A dangerous B uncontrollable C fierce D calm 4. The dog was slender in contrast to the fat cat. What is the meaning of slender? A thin B chubby C plump D thick CFU 1a 1b How did I/you identify the signal words that show an antonym is being used? How did I/you identify the antonym in the sentence? How did I/you determine the meaning of the bolded word? Vocabulary find (synonym) 4 figure out

4 Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued) Determine the antonym that best completes the sentence. 1. The lights were in the office, but the lights were dim in the restaurant. Which word is an antonym for dim as used in this sentence? A good B dull C bright D low. The street is very by the mall; however, the road gets very narrow in our neighborhood. Which word is an antonym for narrow as used in this sentence? A thin B broad C small D short Application How did you determine what the antonym was in the sentence? T: S: CFU How did I/you determine what the question or prompt is asking? How did I/you determine the ELA concept required? How did I/you determine the relevant information? How did I/you answer the question? How did I/you determine if all parts of the question have been answered? CCSS rd Grade Language.d Form and use possessive nouns.

5 Relevance 1 Explaining words by relating them to their antonyms 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. Explaining words by relating them to their antonyms will help you do well on tests. Sample Test Question: 7. 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 explain words by relating them to their antonyms? (Pair-Share) Why is it relevant to explain words by relating them to their antonyms? You may give one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more relevant to you? Why?

6 Skill Closure Form and use possessive nouns. 1 Read the sentences, paying attention to the bolded word. however in contrast while a b Identify contrast signal words that show an antonym is being used. (double underline) Identify the antonym. (underline) Write and read the antonyms. Determine the meaning of the bolded word. (circle) 1. My little brother is very timid, but my older brother is very bold. What is the meaning of timid? A daring B fearless C shy D brave Contrast Signal Words but yet not Access Common Core 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. Word Bank antonym relating contrast determine Summary Closure What did you learn today about explaining words by relating them to their antonyms? (Pair-Share) Use words from the word bank. Day 1 Day

7 Independent Practice Name Form and use possessive nouns. 1 Read the sentences, paying attention to the bolded word. however in contrast while a b Identify contrast signal words that show an antonym is being used. (double underline) Identify the antonym. (underline) Write and read the antonyms. Determine the meaning of the bolded word. (circle) Contrast Signal Words but yet not 1. Some brothers and sisters dispute everything; however, Dave s family always agrees on everything. What is the meaning of dispute? A get along B approve C argue D allow. The mountain top was very high; in contrast, the valley was very low. What is the meaning of high? A bottom B tall C thin D small. In the race, all the runners ran swiftly, yet my friend followed slowly behind the others. What is the meaning of swiftly? A quickly B lazily C calmly D casually 4. I had to accept the offer while Stan chose to decline it. What is the meaning of accept? A take B refuse C give up D deny

8 Independent Practice (continued) Determine the antonym that best completes the sentence. 1. Walking by the railroad tracks is, while walking in the park is safe. Which word is an antonym for safe as used in this sentence? A loud B beautiful C harmless D dangerous. The inner tube will in the pool; in contrast, the heavy ring will sink in the pool. Which word is an antonym for sink as used in this sentence? A descend B drop C rise D float CFU Application How did you determine what the antonym was in the sentence? S: S: How did I/you determine what the question or prompt is asking? How did I/you determine the ELA concept required? How did I/you determine the relevant information? How did I/you answer the question? How did I/you determine if all parts of the question have been answered? CCSS rd Grade Language.d Form and use possessive nouns.

9 Periodic Review 1 1. The flood waters ruined the entire town; however, the church looked like it had just been built. What is the meaning of ruined? A fixed B put together C damaged D set up. The candy shell was so bitter it made my eyes start to water, while the center of the candy was very sweet. What is the meaning of bitter? A unpleasant tasting B sugary C syrupy D candied Name. The dress I wanted wasn t very expensive, but I was too cheap to buy it. What is the meaning of expensive? A bargain B on sale C low-cost D pricey 4. The afternoon was cold, gray, and dismal, yet this morning the sky had been bright. What is the meaning of dismal? A burning B light C sunny D dark Access Common Core Using the underlined contrast signal word(s) in the sentences below, identify the antonyms. Explain your answer. 1. The buildings looked old, but they were relatively new.. The school s rules were strict on discipline, while they were flexible on the dress code.

10 Periodic Review 1. My room is always organized, but my little brother s room is messy. What is the meaning of organized? A sloppy B orderly C littered D dirty Name. The school s rules were strict on discipline, while they were flexible on dress code. What is the meaning of strict? A tough B relaxed C easy going D soft Access Common Core Antonym Word Bank organized/messy swell/shrink hollered/whispered refuse/allow Using the antonym word bank, write two sentences using an antonym pair and signal word(s). 1..

11 Periodic Review 1. The buildings looked ancient, but they were relatively new. What is the meaning of ancient? A modern B current C famous D old Name. My bicycle tire began to swell when I tried to pump air into it, yet it continued to shrink after each pump. What is the meaning of swell? A wrinkle B go down C puff up D reduce Access Common Core Miguel always gets good grades because he is intelligent. 1. Choose Yes or No to show whether the words below are antonyms for the word intelligent. silly smart foolish wise My mother forbids me to go to the park after dark.. Choose Yes or No to show whether the words below are antonyms for the word forbids. allows prevents stops permits

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