This week, we are starting to look at synonyms and antonyms. Can - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
This week, we are starting to look at synonyms and antonyms. Can - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
This week, we are starting to look at synonyms and antonyms. Can you remember what synonyms and antonyms are? A synonym is a An antonym is a word that had the word that has the synonym antonym same (or nearly opposite meaning the same)
A synonym is a word that had the same (or nearly the same) meaning as another word. An antonym is a word that has the
- pposite meaning
to another word.
This week, we are starting to look at synonyms and antonyms.
Can you remember what synonyms and antonyms are?
synonym antonym
This week, we are going to look at synonyms for one
- f the most overused verbs in children’s writing...
‘said’
At the same time, we are also actually going to be identifying pairs of antonyms (in terms of volume)…
quietest loudest
We are going to play Spelling Hangman. Can you and your partner guess the ‘said’ synonym used in these direct speech sentences? They will either be very quiet, or very loud ‘said’ synonyms. Try and use the spoken words within the inverted commas as a clue.
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Oh no!
When an incorrect letter is chosen, press the ‘Oh no!’ button to add a part to the Hangman illustration.
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“Where on earth have you been?” _________ the worried mother frantically.
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c e
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“I can tell you the secret code word,” _________ the international spy.
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u r
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“Argh! A spider!” _________ the terrified man as he jumped up onto his chair.
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“I’ve just seen a strange figure!” _________ the shaking girl from behind his cupped hands.
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“I’ve won the lottery!” _________ the ecstatic
- ld man as he tried to catch his breath.
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“Mum, he’s pinching me crisps!” _________ the miserable young boy from the back seat.
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“You’ve not managed to drop your drink again, have you?” _________ the aggravated father.
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“I can’t seem to get my words out today,” _________ the confused teacher.
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