Synonyms
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Cold
Freezing, chilly, cool
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Same
Different, unalike, contrasting
How are these the same? How are they different?
Apple, banana
Same: foods, fruits, can be held, sweet
Different: colors, shapes, textures
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Pencil
school supplies, writes, erases, long and thin, yellow, made of wood and lead, eraser, tip, pencil case, school
Max is trying to do his work in class, but Jack keeps making noises, talking, and distracting him.
What is the problem?
What is a solution?
Problem: Jack is distracting Max
Solution: Max should ask Jack to stop, or move away from him.
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Big
Huge, large, gigantic
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Big
Small, tiny, little
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Cat, dog
Same: animals, pets, soft
Different: cats stay inside, meow/bark, size
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Bathtub
Bathroom item, used for washing yourself, big, filled with water, white, faucet, tub, drain, plug.
You are tapping a pencil on your desk, your classmate asks you to stop because it's distracting her.
What is the problem?
What is a solution?
Problem: you are distracting a classmate.
Solution: Put pencil away, fidget with something quieter (hands, fidget toy, etc.).
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Fast
Quick, speedy
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Ugly
Pretty, beautiful, gorgeous
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Car, bicycle
Same: vehicles, wheels, outdoors
Different: cars have engines, size, bikes have pedals
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Tiger
Animal, hunts, orange and black, big, fur, tail, ears, nose, jungle.
You and a friend want the same snack, but there is only one left.
What is the problem?
What is a solution?
Problem: There is only one snack for you both.
Solution: rock, paper, scissors, or share the snack
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Tired
Sleepy, exhausted, beat
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Float
Sink, fall
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Summer, winter
Different: weather, holidays, school/break
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Target
Store, you go there to buy things, big, red, made of shelves, floors, walls, ceiling, in towns.
Your friend is ignoring you and seems like they are mad at you, but you don't know why.
What is the problem?
What is a solution?
Problem: You don't know why your friend is upset.
Solution: ask them calmly what's wrong, apologize for hurting their feelings.
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Dirty
Filthy, messy, unclean
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Laugh
Cry, sob, weep
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Playground, pool
Same: outdoors, slides, families go there
Different: land/water, lifeguards, swingset
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Spring
Season, easter, St. Patrick's day, March, April, May, plants and flowers, warmer, rainy, flowers bloom, snow melts
Your friend wants to race in the school hallway, but you know it's not allowed.
What is the problem?
What is a solution?
Problem: Your friend wants to do something that is not allowed.
Solution: Do not race them, offer to race during recess or PE instead.