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Today we will use synonyms to determine the meaning of words.

Today we will use synonyms to determine the meaning of words. Determine= Understand. What are we going to use to determine the meaning of words? What are we going to use synonyms for? What are we going to do today?. Which word does not belong?. Big Humungous Gigantic Tiny.

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Today we will use synonyms to determine the meaning of words.

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  1. Today we will use synonyms to determine the meaning of words. Determine= Understand What are we going to use to determine the meaning of words? What are we going to use synonyms for? What are we going to do today?

  2. Which word does not belong? Big Humungous Gigantic Tiny Smart Funny Intelligent Wise Why did you get rid of that word?

  3. Synonym: A word that has the same, or nearly the same, meaning to another word.Examples: Gift Present Neat Tidy Fast Quick Rock StoneA synonym is a word that what?A synonyms is a word that has the same meaning as what?What is a synonym?

  4. Why do I need to learn this? Synonyms help us determine the meaning of words, and if we can determine the meaning of words, we become better readers. Does anybody have any other reason why this is important? Why is it important to you?

  5. How do I use synonyms? • Read the word. • Think about what it means. • Think of other words that have a similar meaning. • Look at all your choices. • Choose the word that has the closest meaning .

  6. Let’s Practice! • Read the word. • Think about what it means. • Think of other words that have a similar meaning. • Look at all your choices. • Choose the word that has the closest meaning . • Which word means the same as conclude? • A) Emergency • B) End • C) Continue • D) Start

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