Cheryl Booker

Web Drop-In # 3

SLM 521

Fall 2003

Synonyms and Antonyms

A Wealth of Words

Sometimes, you may think of two or more words to express a feeling or to describe a scene. Two or more words that have the same or similar meanings are called synonyms. Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. Antonyms are useful when you want to discuss differences.

Complete the following activities on synonyms and antonyms. Print out the activities when you are finished and turn them in!

Read the definition for synonyms and antonyms. Read the examples. Complete the Synonyms Online Practice #1 and the Antonyms Online Practice # 2.

Activity # 1 (Synonyms) http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/synonyms.htm

Activity # 2 (Antonyms)

http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/antonyms.htm

Adjective Switch! !

Using the familiar poem “Mary Had a Little Lamb” rewrite the poem replacing as many adjectives as you can with synonyms, then antonyms. Discuss with your class what your changes show about a poet’s choice of words. If you need help use the dictionary or thesaurus.