Synonym & Antonym
What is a synonym?
Same or similar word
The invention of the light bulb in 1879 helped illuminate houses across the world.
What does illuminate mean?
Brighten with light
What you infer from reading this statement:
Mom made sandwiches and put them into the basket, along with some fruit and chips. Dad grabbed the big checkered blanket and Robby got the Frisbee. Then the whole family piled into the car and headed out.
They're on a picnic
The P in Author's Purpose PIE.
What is Persuade?
What is a noun?
A person, place, animal or thing
What is an antonym?
The opposite of a word?
Some people can't seem to resist the aroma of fresh popcorn. The movie theater owners have made plenty of money from this.
What does the word aroma mean?
Smell
What you infer after reading this statement:
Jake and Tim sit quietly next to each other, each thinking his own thoughts. Suddenly, the pole Jake was holding loosely in his hands jerked so hard, he nearly dropped it. "You got one!" exclaimed Tim. "Reel him in slowly."
They're fishing.
The I in Author's Purpose PIE
What is Inform?
What is a verb.
An action word.
Synonym for Sad:
Content, Calm, Bored, Down
Down
Many people crave all sorts of candy. Some will even walk miles for their favortie variety.
To have a strong desire for
What you infer the characters are doing after reading the statement:
Edward was running as fast as he could. He could hear Jacob's footsteps close behind him. He tried to run faster, but it was no use. Within seconds, Jacob was by his side and then ahead of him. A moment later, both boys collapsed under the old oak tree in front of the school.
They're running a race
The E in Author's Purpose PIE
What is a compound word?
Two words coming together to make a new word
Antonym for Mad:
Chill, Irate, Exhausted, Calm
Calm
Teachers do not allow horseplay in the classroom because it often escalates to a larger distraction.
What does escalate mean?
Become more severe
What do you infer the characters are doing after you read this statement:
Callie picked herself off the pavement and checked herself over for injuries. No blood and nothing seemed to be broken. Good thing she was wearing her pads and helmet. She walked over to the skateboard that was laying down a few feet away, popped it right side up with her foot and rode away.
She's skateboarding
The Author's Purpose of Timeless Thomas.
What is Inform?
What is an adjective?
A word that describes something
Antonym for Weak:
Tired, Strong, Little, Elated
Strong
The new kitten was sweet but so very shy when they first brought her home. She ran under the bed right away and they had to coax her with treats to come out.
What does coax mean?
Encourage
What do you do when you Make Inferences?
Use Text Evidence plus your own Background Knowledge to come to a conclusion/understanding.
The Author's Purpose of The Upside Down Boy.
What is Entertain?
What is an adverb?
A word that describes a verb