Vocabulary
Synonyms & Antonyms
Summary
Context Clues
Comparing
100
Tent, birdcage, house, apartment.
What do all of these things have in common?
They are all types of shelter.
100
What is a synonym?
Two or more words that have the same or similar meaning.
100
When you write a summary, are you making the story shorter or longer?
Shorter
100
"Is it lunch time yet? I'm starving!"
What does "starving" mean?
Starving = hungry
100
Compare these two things.
They are both fruits.
They are both healthy.
They both grow on trees.
The apples are red and the oranges are orange.
You can eat the outside of the apple, but you can't eat the outside of an orange.
200
If something is happening "currently" when is it happening?
Now
200
What is an antonym?
Two or more words that have the opposite meaning.
200
What details do we use when writing a summary?
The most important details.
200
"Halloween is a terrifying holiday. Children often cry when they see all the monsters!"
What does "terrifying" mean?
Terrifying = very scary
200
Compare these two things.
The are both kinds of transportation.
They both are used on a road.
Cars use gas and oil, bikes do not.
Bikes provide good exercise, the car does not.
Cars are much more expensive than bikes.
Bikes are slow and cars are fast.
300
What word means "to give someone a job".
Hire
300
Stupid Opinion
What is the antonym of this?
Smart Fact
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Give me a summary of a typical day at school.
In the morning, I wake up, brush my teeth, and go for exercise. I eat breakfast. After breakfast I have some classes, and then go to lunch. We take a short nap in the afternoon before having our final classes. We eat dinner, and then usually have a three hour study period before bed.
300
"Can I borrow your pen for a minute? I misplaced mine."
What does "misplaced" mean?
Misplaced = lost
300
Compare this thing to a house.
They are both types of shelter.
They both protect animals.
Cages are small and houses are big.
Cages are for birds and houses are for people.
400
What are three types of "staff" members who work in a hospital?
Doctor
Nurse
Receptionist
Secretary
400
Beautiful Woman
What are two synonyms of this?
Pretty Girl
Sexy Lady
Gorgeous Female
400
When writing a summary, we should ignore "irrelevant" details. What does irrelevant mean?
Irrelevant = not important
400
"My dog died yesterday. I feel really depressed about it."
What does "depressed" mean?
Depressed = sad
400
Compare these two countries.
They are both countries.
America is in North America and China is in Asia.
America is slightly bigger in size.
China is much bigger in population.
500
_________ and _________ is when you try something, make a mistake, adjust (change something), and try again until you have success.
Trial and Error
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Fill in the blanks with antonyms for the words in (brackets).
This morning I had a (big) ___________ problem. I bought a new car but it wouldn't (stop) ___________. So I took it to a mechanic who (ruined) ___________ it and now the car is working (terribly) ____________!
This morning I had a (big) small problem. I bought a new car but it wouldn't (stop) start. So I took it to a mechanic who (ruined) fixed it and now the car is working (terribly) perfectly!
500
Give me a summary of Halloween.
Children usually dress up for Halloween. After that they go trick-or-treating around the neighborhood. They say trick-or-treat and receive candy, going to as many houses as possible.
500
"My best friend is hilarious. She's always making me laugh."
What does "hilarious" mean?
Hilarious = funny
500
What are three words or phrases used to compare things?
They are similar...
One is ______ and the other is _______.
The same / different.
They are opposite because __________
They both have/do/are ___________.