Antonyms and Synonyms

Heading: Grade; 2nd grade, bilingual.

Unit: English Language Arts and Reading
Name of lesson: Antonyms and Synonyms.
TEK: Reading/Vocabulary Development. Students understand new vocabulary and use
it when reading and writing. Students are expected to: identify and use common words
that are opposite (antonyms) or similar (synonyms) in meaning.
Approximate Time: About 25 to 30 minutes.
Materials Needed: Eggs, worksheets, and basket.
Anticipatory Setting: Easter basket full of eggs since its coming up.
Opening: Students will be able to identify antonyms and synonyms by matching two
words written on an egg to its corresponding category and will be able to get 7 out of 10
words right by the end of the activity.
Instructional Input: I will be teaching the students about antonyms and synonyms and
how they differentiate followed by some examples before I lead on to the activity. The
activity will consist of a basket filled with easter eggs which will have words that are
antonyms and synonyms written on them. I will demonstrate 2 examples of each and
will then ask the students to help me assemble the rest of the remaining eggs with their
corresponding match. Afterwards they will get a fun worksheet ,or maybe two, that cover
antonyms and synonyms that will show their understanding and keep them engaged.
Modeling: Read the instructions out loud and how the game works, model multiple
examples before handing out the assignments.
Guided Practice: being able to recognize a know the difference between a antonym
and a synonym.
Independent Practice: They will have to work on worksheets
Assessment: Working as a group to learn and understand antonyms and synonyms
but sending them off by themselves to work on their worksheet packet so they can
practice the new skill on their own.
Closure: Have them give me examples, tell me what they learned, and what they
mean.

Sponge: If they are done with the packet and all 3 sheets are done and have all the
answers right then they get to play/work with the easter basket thats full of antonyms
and synonyms while others finish.