Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar

Synonyms and Antonyms

Introductory Activity
Independent Focused Activity
Review Activity
Consolidation Activity
Assessment
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Success Criteria
Aim
I can identify synonyms and antonyms for a range of words and use these in my own writing.
I can identify and suggest synonyms for given words.
I can identify and suggest antonyms for given words.
I can improve my writing using synonyms.

Introductory Activity

Sorting Words
Words can be sorted into groups depending on how they are related.
Words can be related by form, meaning or spelling.
serious
hilarious
funny

Sorting Words
Look at the words on your Word Sorting Activity Sheet.
Cut out the words and then sort them into groups of words that you think are related. Be ready to explain why you have grouped them like this!

Sorting Words
Did you manage to work out that your words are related by meaning?

Independent Focused Activity

Effective Vocabulary
Knowing some synonyms and antonyms for words can really help you to select the most effective vocabulary for your writing.
If you can distinguish between the subtle differences in words it will help you to be more precise with what you want to say.

Review Activity

Challenge Game
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Consolidation Activity

Powerful Synonyms
Flying a kite is a really good hobby.
‘Good’ is very vague. Can you choose a synonym that describes why flying a kite is a good hobby?

Powerful Synonyms
Seb tore his muscle during sports day.
In this context ‘muscle’ is not very precise. Can you replace it with the name of a muscle?

Powerful Synonyms
Play the Choosing Synonyms Game to practise choosing appropriate synonyms.

Assessment

Synonyms and Antonyms
Complete the Mini Test and Application Activity to show you can identify and suggest appropriate synonyms and antonyms to use in your writing.

Success Criteria
Aim
I can identify synonyms and antonyms for a range of words and use these in my own writing.
I can identify and suggest synonyms for given words.
I can identify and suggest antonyms for given words.
I can improve my writing using synonyms.