Antonym and synonym games for the classroom

For synonyms, start with one word in the middle of the paper. Choose a word with several synonyms, such as "big. Use letters cut from magazines, letter stamps, letter stickers or other artistic materials to add the words to the paper with the original word in the center.

Have students draw pictures that illustrate the meanings of the words. For antonyms, give the students a list of words. Have them create an antonym for each word. The students write the pairs of words and draw pictures of the two meanings to show they are opposites. Integrate the synonym and antonym concept into reading passages in the classroom. Make a chart with words for which you frequently see antonyms or synonyms in third-grade reading passages.

This might include "heavy," "dark," "large" or "happy. Add them to the class chart over several days or weeks. You can change the words each week to get variety and have repeated practice. Review the lists occasionally to reinforce the idea of antonyms and synonyms. Based in the Midwest, Shelley Frost has been writing parenting and education articles since Her experience comes from teaching, tutoring and managing educational after school programs.

You then read out the word "large" and the students should fill in the column synonym against the word "big". You then read out the word "learn" and the students should fill in antonym column against the word "teach". Teacher's Zone. Improve Your English. Teaching English Teachers' Zone.

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