Synonyms & Antonyms
What is a synonym for PRESENT?
What is an antonym for GIVE?
Synonym for Present = Gift
Antonym for Give = Take
Trip
Trip - vacation, trip - fall
Ship
Boat, to send something
It was Christmas Eve, and the snow fell softly over the quiet town. Mia peeked out her window, hoping to catch a glimpse of Santa’s sleigh. Her little brother, Lucas, was already fast asleep, dreaming of toys and candy canes.
What holiday is the story set during?
Who is hoping to see Santa’s sleigh?
What is Lucas dreaming about?
What is the name of the December holiday celebrated primarily by African Americans and people of the global African diaspora?
Kwanzaa
The word is MERRY. Name a synonym and an antonym.
Synonym: Happy, joyful, cheerful, jolly
Antonym: Sad, gloomy
Bowl
What you eat out of, to go bowling
Shed
The living room glowed with the light of the decorated Christmas tree, each ornament shimmering in the soft glow. Mia tiptoed downstairs, careful not to wake anyone. She stopped near the fireplace, where a small pile of presents waited under the tree.
What makes the living room glow?
Why is Mia tiptoeing?
Where are the presents located?
For Hanukkah, what do you call the thing that you put candles in to light?
Menorah
The word is COLD. Name a synonym & an antonym.
Synonym: Chilly, freezing
Antonym: Hot
Season
the 4 times of year, to add flavoring (salt, pepper, etc.)
Pound
Suddenly, a faint jingling sound came from outside. Mia’s heart raced as she saw shadows moving near the roof. Could it really be Santa, or was it just the wind rustling through the trees?
What sound did Mia hear?
How did Mia feel when she heard the sound?
What is Mia unsure about?
What snowman is brought to life by an old silk hat?
Frosty
The word is QUIET. Name a synonym & antonym.
Synonym = peaceful, tranquil
Antonym = loud, noisy
Light
To light something (candle), light in color, light in weight, something that provides light
Train
She grabbed her warm scarf and ran to the window, pressing her nose against the glass. Outside, she saw a sleigh gliding across the snow, pulled by reindeer with bells jingling. Mia’s eyes widened with wonder as she realized it was the real Santa.
What did Mia grab before looking outside?
What did she see outside?
How did Mia react to what she saw?
What is another name for Santa Claus?
The word is GENEROUS. Name a synonym & antonym
Synonym = giving, kind
Antonym = greedy, selfish
Star
Something in the sky, a shape, someone famous, to act as a part
Store
A place to buy things, to keep something for naother time
The next morning, the house smelled like cinnamon and fresh pine as the family gathered around the tree. Lucas jumped up excitedly, tearing into his presents with laughter. Mia smiled, knowing she had experienced a magical Christmas Eve she would never forget.
What did the house smell like in the morning?
How did Lucas react to his presents?
Why was Mia smiling?
How many reindeer does Santa have? Can you name 3?
9: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph