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1. Learning ObjectiveName _____________________ Today, we will use synonyms to determine1 the meaning of words. 1 figure out CFU What are we going to do today? What does determine mean? Determine means ________________. Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge CFU Students, you already know that different words can have the same or similar meanings. These words are called synonyms. Today, we are going to use synonyms to determine the meaning of words.

2. Concept Development A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word. • Synonyms can be used to replace2 words with the same meaning. • We can use words around the synonym to find its meaning. 2 put in place of Examples: same same similar My teacher is exciting. He is fun because he makes us laugh. Not an example of synonyms: CFU Write a synonym to replace the word “pretty” in the sentence. The picture is pretty. Which is an example of synonyms? How do you know? Which is not an example of synonyms. How did you know? A huge, big B huge, tiny On your whiteboard, write another synonym for beautiful. Write a synonym for big. In your own words, what are synonyms? Synonyms are _________________________________.

3. Skill Development/Guided Practice A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word. • Synonyms can be used to replace words with the same or similar meaning. Use synonyms to determine the meaning of words. Step #1: Read the sentence, carefully looking at the bolded word. Step #2: Identify3 the word(s) that helps determine the meaning of the bolded word. (underline) Step #3: Identify the correct synonym for the bolded word. (circle) Step #4: Write and read the synonyms. 3 find (synonym) 1. My dog is fearful. He is scared of everything. A smart B brave C fearless D afraid Write all the synonyms: ________________ ________________ ________________ 2. Mary is very clever. She is very bright and always receives good grades. A short B lazy C smart D funny Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 3. I was too drowsy to go out to play. I was sleepy because I had weeded the whole yard. A sad B excited C tired D bored Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 4. My mom is very thoughtful. Everyone knows that she is a kind person. A busy B caring C mean D unhappy Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 5. This coat looks bulky on me; it is so big! A large B just right C great D small Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ 6. I was elated with my birthday present; Mom knew that I’d be overjoyed to get a new bicycle. A happy B disappointed C angry D bored Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ fearful scared afraid clever bright smart drowsy sleepy tired thoughtful kind caring bulky big large elated happy overjoyed CFU (#2) How did I/you identify the word(s) that helped determine the meaning of the bolded word? (#3) How did I/you identify the correct synonym for the bolded word?

4. Relevance A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word. • Synonyms can be used to replace words with the same or similar meaning. 1. Using synonyms to determine the meaning of words will help you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words. 2. Using synonyms to determine the meaning of words will help you replace over-used words in our writing. 3. Using synonyms to determine the meaning of words will help you do well on tests. The tidiness of her room was proven when her mom walked in and said, “Oh my! What a clean room!” Tidiness means clean. The big dog lives in a big house. The big dog lives in a huge house. CFU Does anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to use synonyms to determine the meaning of words? (pair-share) Why is it relevant to use synonyms to determine the meaning of words? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Whichreason is most relevant to you? Why?

5. A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word. • Synonyms can be used to replace words with the same or similar meaning. Skill Closure Use synonyms to determine the meaning of words. Step #1: Read the sentence, carefully looking at the bolded word. Step #2: Identify the word(s) that helps determine the meaning of the bolded word. (underline) Step #3: Identify the correct synonym for the bolded word. (circle) Step #4: Write and read the synonyms. • Mom knew that I’d be delighted to get a new bicycle. I really was glad to get it. • A happy B sad C angry D lazy • Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ • 2. The man was furious with the boys. He was extremely mad at them for knocking over the trash cans. • A happy B sad C angry D disappointed • Write all the synonyms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ delighted glad happy furious mad angry Constructed Response Closure Why are these words not examples of synonyms? Summary Closure What did you learn today about using synonyms to determine the meaning of words? (pair-share)

6. Independent PracticeName_____________________ A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word. • Synonyms can be used to replace words with the same or similar meaning. Use synonyms to determine the meaning of words. Step #1: Read the sentence, carefully looking at the bolded word. Step #2: Identify the word(s) that helps determine the meaning of the bolded word. (underline) Step #3: Identify the correct synonym for the bolded word. (circle) Step #4: Write and read the synonyms. 1. I thought the ice cream was delicious. My friends also thought it was yummy. A old B gross C tasty D cheap Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 2. I found the books dull. Jennifer also found them boring. A long B not interesting C fun D exciting Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 3. Please mend the gate; repair it so the dog won’t get out. A open B tear down C fix D break Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 4. The car’s collision with the truck was a bad accident. A crash B driver C speed D van Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 5. My friend was infuriated over his failing grade. I’d never seen him that angry before. A glad B very mad C sad D careless Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 6. I was terrified to travel alone, but Dad said I should not be frightened. A happy B excited C scared D calm Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ delicious yummy tasty boring not interesting dull mend repair fix accident crash collision infuriated angry very mad scared frightened terrified

7. Periodic Review 1Name_____________________ A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word. • Synonyms can be used to replace words with the same or similar meaning. Use synonyms to determine the meaning of words. Step #1: Read the sentence, carefully looking at the bolded word. Step #2: Identify the word(s) that helps determine the meaning of the bolded word. (underline) Step #3: Identify the correct synonym for the bolded word. (circle) Step #4: Write and read the synonyms. 1. My dad and I created a bird house. We made it from wood and painted it green. A broke B destroyed C built D smashed Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 2. My math teacher omitted one problem. We were happy that he removed it. A added B deleted C counted D included Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 3. The baby felt secure in his mother’s arms. He felt safe from all harm. A scared B crowded C protected D uncomfortable Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 4. My cat is lean. He is very skinny because he doesn’t eat very much food. A active B fat C big D thin Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 5. Edward is mighty. He looks like he lifts weights every day to be strong. A smart B powerful C skinny D fat Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 6. Rescuers will continue with the search. They will carry on until they find the dog. A finish B wait C go on D stop Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ created made built omitted removed deleted secure safe protected lean skinny thin powerful mighty strong continue carry on go on

8. Periodic Review 2Name_____________________ A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word. • Synonyms can be used to replace words with the same or similar meaning. Use synonyms to determine the meaning of words. Step #1: Read the sentence, carefully looking at the bolded word. Step #2: Identify the word(s) that helps determine the meaning of the bolded word. (underline) Step #3: Identify the correct synonym for the bolded word. (circle) Step #4: Write and read the synonyms. 1. My kitten is so bashful that she is timid of many things, even her own shadow. A brave B smart C shy D furry Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 2. I was forlorn because of the weather. Rain always leaves me feeling sad. A unhappy B sleepy C excited D tired Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 3. She fled the burning building so fast that she left without any of her belongings. A entered B escaped C stayed D locked Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 4. The teacher clarified the test results. She described what they meant. A explained B mixed up C took D wrote Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 5. The new fence is rigid. It is unbendable no matter how hard the cows lean on it. A white B solid C movable D wooden Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 6. The movie was dull. It was so uninteresting that I almost fell asleep halfway through. A smart B fun C boring D loud Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ bashful timid shy forlorn sad unhappy fled escaped left described clarified explained rigid unbendable solid dull uninteresting boring

9. Periodic Review 3Name_____________________ A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word. • Synonyms can be used to replace words with the same or similar meaning. Use synonyms to determine the meaning of words. Step #1: Read the sentence, carefully looking at the bolded word. Step #2: Identify the word(s) that helps determine the meaning of the bolded word. (underline) Step #3: Identify the correct synonym for the bolded word. (circle) Step #4: Write and read the synonyms. 1. He concealed the present so well that it was completely hidden. A covered B wrapped C opened D showed Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 2. The miniscule building was part of my small model train set. A large B open C house D tiny Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 3. The house has been vacant for a long time and will stay open until next year. A empty B filled up C painted D lived in Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 4. I accomplished my goal; I completed my science project on time. A failed B dropped C finished D messed up Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 5. The size of the town will increase and continue to grow. A get larger B shrink C stay D bad Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ 6. My mother is a fabulous baker. She does a wonderful job making cakes. A horrible B great C busy D bad Write all the synonyms: _________________ _________________ _________________ covered concealed hidden tiny miniscule small vacant open empty accomplished finished completed increase get larger grow wonderful fabulous great

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