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4th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (8Q)Apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, synonyms, antonyms,

and idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases.Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

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Today, we will apply knowledge of synonyms to determine1 the meaning of words. 1 figure out

CFUWhat are we going to do today? What does determine mean? Determine means ___________.

Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge

1. Write a synonym for mad?

2. Write a synonym for big?

CFU (On whiteboards) All of you can tell me words that have the same or similar meanings to mad and big. Words that have the same or similar meanings are called synonyms. Today, we will use synonyms to determine the meaning of words.

large

angry

A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.




Concept Development

A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word. • A synonym can be used to replace2 a word with the same or similar meaning.2 put in place of

CFU Which is an example of synonyms? How do you know?

1. friend, pal 2. friend, enemyWhich sentence contains a known synonym for permission?

1. A permission slip was needed to go to the museum to see the exhibit.2. A permission slip was needed to go to the museum; approval was needed to attend.In your own words, what is a synonym? A synonym is ________________________________________.

Synonyms: secure, protected

secure – safe from harm

protected –safe from harm

The building is secure, all the doors are locked.

The building is protected, all the doors are locked.

Synonyms: nervous, uneasy

nervous – unhappy because you keep thinking something might happen

uneasy – unhappy because you keep thinking something bad might happen

Jackie felt nervous about her performance. She was worried she would make a mistake.

Jackie felt uneasy about her performance. Shewas worried she would make a mistake.

Same

Similar

The meaning of a known synonym can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word.

Example:

Not an example:

Oliver was nervous about the game. He was calm at practice.




Step #1: Read the sentence(s) and look carefully at the bolded word.Step #2: Identify3 the word(s) that helps determine its meaning. (circle) a. Write the synonyms on the lines.

Step #3: Apply knowledge of synonyms to determine the meaning of the bolded word. (circle) 3 find (synonym)1. My twin and I are identical. We look the same.

Write the synonyms.___________ ____________

What is the meaning of identical?A differentB girlsC oppositeD alike

2. The miniature building was part of my small model train set.

Write the synonyms.___________ _____________What is the meaning of miniature? A large

B openC hugeD tiny

3. My sister wore a gorgeous dress to the dance. It was so pretty.

Write the synonyms.__________ ____________ What is the meaning of gorgeous? A beautiful

B horribleC uglyD big

4. My cat is lean. He is very skinny because he doesn’t eat too much food.

Write the synonyms.___________ _____________What is the meaning of lean? A huge B fat

C chubbyD thin

identical same miniature small

gorgeous pretty skinnylean

Skill Development/Guided Practice

Apply knowledge of synonyms to determine the meaning of words.

CFU (#2) How did I/you identify the word(s) that helped determine the meaning of the bolded word? (#3) How did I/you apply knowledge of synonyms to determine the meaning of the bolded word?

The meaning of a known synonym can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. • A synonym can be used to replace a word with the same or similar meaning.




5. I seldom go to bed before 11 o’clock. I hardly ever get eight hours of sleep.

Write the synonyms.___________ ____________

What is the meaning of seldom?

A often B can’t C never D rarely

6. The dismal weather left us feeling unhappy.

Write the synonyms.__________ ______________

What is the meaning of dismal?

A gloomy B great C beautiful D fantastic

Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued)


hardly everseldomunhappydismal

CFU(#2) How did I/you identify the word(s) that helped determine the meaning of the bolded word? (#3) How did I/you apply knowledge of synonyms to determine the meaning of the bolded word?


Step #1: Read the sentence(s) and look carefully at the bolded word.Step #2: Identify the word(s) that helps determine its meaning. (circle) a. Write the synonyms on the lines.

Step #3: Apply knowledge of synonyms to determine the meaning of the bolded word. (circle)




1. Applying knowledge of synonyms to determine the meaning of words will help you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words.

2. Applying knowledge of synonyms to determine the meaning of words will help you do well on tests.

CFUDoes anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to use synonyms to determine the meaning of words? (pair-share) Why is it relevant to use synonyms to determine the meaning of words? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more relevant to you? Why?

Relevance

My little brother likes to annoy me. He disturbs me by throwing toys at me.





Constructed Response Closure

Is the word dirty a synonym for the bolded word wash in the sentence? Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1. Mary is very intelligent. She is very bright and always gets good grades.

Write the synonyms.____________ __________What is the meaning of intelligent?

A smartB unhappyC slowD funny

2. I thought that the movie was outstanding. It was so excellent that I would see it again.

Write the synonyms.____________ __________What is the meaning of outstanding?

A poorB boringC slowD great

outstandingintelligent bright

excellent

What did you learn today about using synonyms to determine the meaning of words?Day 1__________________________________________________________________________________Day 2__________________________________________________________________________________

Summary Closure

Skill Closure

Sophia needs to wash her clothes; they were really dirty.








Independent Practice Name__________________________

1. I was elated with my birthday present; Mom knew that I’d be overjoyed to get a new bicycle.

Write the synonyms.____________ __________What is the meaning of elated?

A happy B sad C angry D unhappy

2. My uncle manufactures aquariums. Last year, he made 300 of them.

Write the synonyms.______________ ___________What is the meaning of manufactures?

A buildsB buysC findsD destroys

3. The new fence is rigid. It is unbendable no matter how the cows lean on it.

Write the synonyms.______________ ___________What is the meaning of rigid?

A whiteB solidC moveableD wooden

4. Our company’s new policies took the place of our old rules.

Write the synonyms. __________ ___________What is the meaning of policies?

A hoursB guidelinesC insuranceD schedule

rulespoliciesunbendablerigid

mademanufacturesoverjoyedelated








5. I was too exhausted to go out to play. I was tired because I mowed the lawn and weeded the whole yard.

Write the synonyms.___________ _____________What is the meaning of exhausted ?

A sadB unhappyC worn-outD happy

6. This coat is ideal for me; it is just right.

Write the synonyms.___________ _____________

What is the meaning of ideal?

A incorrect

B perfect

C bad

D wrong

7. My dad and I constructed a birdhouse for the yard. We made it from wood and painted it green.

Write the synonyms.______________ _____________ What is the meaning of constructed?

A brokeB destroyedC builtD smashed

8. I think the ice cream from that restaurant is superior, and my friends also think it is better than others.

Write the synonyms.___________ _____________ What is the meaning of superior ?

A poorB worseC excellentD expensive

superior bettermadeconstructed

just rightideal

Independent Practice (continued)

tiredexhausted








Periodic Review 1

1. The artificial plant my mom bought looks like an imitation.

Write the synonyms__________ ____________

What is the meaning of artificial?

A normal B true C natural D fake

2. I could tell that my brother was anxious about his homework because of the concerned look on his face.

Write the synonyms__________ ____________ What is the meaning of anxious?

A delighted B worried C excited D overjoyed

3. The musician composed a beautiful piece of music. It was arranged smoothly.

Write the synonyms____________ ____________What is the meaning of composed? A ruined B destroyed C designed D disassembled

4. My dog is cowardly. He is fearful of everything.

Write the synonyms__________ ____________What is the meaning of cowardly?

A unafraid B brave C fearless D afraid

artificial imitation

anxious concerned

composed arrangedcowardly fearful








Periodic Review 1 (continued)

5. My mom told us to be careful with her fragile dishes. We all knew that they were breakable.

Write the synonyms__________ ____________ What is the meaning of fragile?

A strongB delicateC sturdyD tough

6. My brother is going to reveal what he plans to do for the science fair. He will uncover his experiment today.

Write the synonyms__________ ______________What is the meaning of reveal?

A concealB hideC buryD show

7. My little brother squirms when he has to sit down. He twists around noisily in his chair.

Write the synonyms__________ ______________What is the meaning of squirms?

A relaxesB restsC wigglesD stays

8. My mom is very generous. Everyone knows that she is an unselfish person.

Write the synonyms__________ ______________What is the meaning of generous?

A prettyB givingC meanD unhappy

fragile breakable

reveal uncover

squirms twists generous unselfish








Periodic Review 2

1. I was really irritated when my bicycle was stolen. I was so angry that I called the police.

Write the synonyms__________ ______________

What is the meaning of irritated?

A madB happyC delightedD pleased

2. The baby felt secure in her mother’s arms, protected from all harm.

Write the synonyms__________ ______________What is the meaning of secure?

A troubledB safeC dangerD insecure

3. I decided to exhibit my science project for the class, so I could display what I had found.

Write the synonyms__________ ______________What is the meaning of exhibit?

A cleanB showC breakD hide

4. I found the books tiresome, and Jennifer also found them boring.Write the synonyms__________ ______________What is the meaning of tiresome?

A fascinating B uninteresting C fun D entertaining

irritated angry secure protected

exhibit display tiresome boring









5. My teacher omitted the last three problems from our math homework. The class was very happy because they were erased.

Write the synonyms__________ ______________What is the meaning of omitted?

A addedB deletedC countedD included

6. After meeting the skunk, our dog was malodorous. He was so smelly that we gave him a bath.

Write the synonyms______________ ______________What is the meaning of malodorous?

A freshB sweetC odorlessD stinky

7. My mother is a capable baker and is able to make many kinds of cakes.

Write the synonyms__________ ______________What is the meaning of capable?

A unableB skilledC weakD unskilled

8. Please mend the gate; repair it so the dog won’t get out.


What is the meaning of mend? A open B destroy C fix D break

omitted erased malodorous smelly

capable able mend repair








Periodic Review 3

1. He crushed the soda can. He mashed it with his foot.Write the synonyms__________ ______________

What is the meaning of crushed?A droppedB threw C hidD squashed

2. The concealed present was kept masked under the bed. Write the synonyms____________ ______________

What is the meaning of concealed?

A exposedB uncoveredC openD hidden

3. Noah kept his trophies immaculate; he cleaned them daily.

Write the synonyms__________ ______________What is the meaning of immaculate?

A largeB openC spotlessD dirty

4. The bell clanged once at noon, and then chimed again after an hour.

Write the synonyms__________ ______________What is the meaning of clanged?

A rangB whimperedC squealedD moaned

crushed mashed concealed masked

immaculate cleaned clanged chimed









5. The size of the town will increase and continue to rise.


What is the meaning of increase?A growB shrinkC decreaseD decline

6. The radio was inaudible; it was too silent to hear.

Write the synonyms____________ ______________

What is the meaning of inaudible?

A noiselessB loudC clearD noisy

7. I procrastinated and put off doing my homework until the next morning.Write the synonyms__________________ ______________What is the meaning of procrastinated?

A delayedB studiedC beganD finished

8. The house has been vacant for a long time and will be clear of people until next year.

Write the synonyms__________ ______________What is the meaning of vacant?

A occupiedB fullC emptyD saved

increase riseinaudible silent

procrastinated put off vacant clear








Learning Objective : Use synonyms to determine the meaning of words.

Cognitive Strategies Teaching Strategies

Elaboration synonyms similar meaning Demonstration

Targeted vocabulary: determine, synonym, replace, identify

Language Strategies

Vocabulary Words

Academic determine, replace, identify

Content synonyms

Support

VocabularyStrategy

Multiple-Meaning

Synonym identify (find)

Definition determine, synonym, replace

Homophone

Internal Context Clue

Listen, Speak Similar Sounds

ReadTracked Reading

Decoding Rules

Write Writing

Content Access StrategiesComprehensible

InputCognates similar - similar

Contextual Clues

Graphic Organizer

Contextualized Definitions

Pictures

EDI – Cognitive, Teaching and English Learners Strategies




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