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A Lesson on Synonyms. Grade Level: second By: Jill Loveless. Introduction to Synonyms. Synonyms are different words (or sometimes phrases) with identical or very similar meanings. For example: The cat is large . The cat is big . Common Synonyms: Anger - enrage, infuriate
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A Lesson on Synonyms Grade Level: second By: Jill Loveless
Introduction to Synonyms • Synonyms are different words (or sometimes phrases) with identical or very similar meanings. • For example: The cat is large. The cat is big. • Common Synonyms: Anger- enrage, infuriate Ask- question, inquire Beautiful - pretty, lovely Fast - quick, rapid Hurt - damage, harm Put - place, set, attach Quiet - silent, still, soundless
PIXTON- discussing Synonyms • Instructions: • Go to: www.pixton.com • Create a Login name and password (today we will use mine as an example). • Demonstration on how to make comic strip, based on synonyms. • Example of finished product.
Synonym Crossword Puzzle • In class crossword activity • Discussion of answers TO CREATE YOUR OWN: • 1st: Go to http://www.readwritethink.org/crossword/ • 2nd: Click on “Click here for puzzles” • 3rd : Click on “Create your own puzzle,” and begin.
Works cited • ReadWriteThink. Web. 12 Oct. 2009. <http://readwritethink.org/>. • Pixton™ - Comic Strip Creator - Make Your Own Web Comics Online. Web. 12 Oct. 2009. <http://pixton.com/>.