Synonyms, antonyms and acronyms Curriculum links. Rw/L1.2 Recognise and understand the vocabulary associated with different types of text, using appropriate strategies to work out meaning (a) Understand the types of word likely to be used in different kinds of text, depending on the context and purpose (b) Understand the use and effect of specialist vocabulary in particular text types Rw/L1.3 Recognise and understand an increasing range of vocabulary, applying knowledge of word structure, related words, word roots, derivations, borrowings (a) Understand that some words are related to each other in form and meaning, and use this knowledge to help understand new words (b) Understand that prefixes and base/stem/root words can provide clues to meaning (c) Understand that languages borrow words from each other (d) Understand that suffixes can provide clues to word class Rw/L2.2 Use reference materials to: find the meanings of unfamiliar words to research a subject or topic (a) Understand that there are different sources of information for word meanings, how they are structured, and the conventions they use, e.g. paper and electronic dictionaries, glossaries, keys (b) Understand that there are different types of dictionary, e.g. contemporary usage, slang, quotations, etymological, antonyms and synonyms (c) Understand that it is possible to research a subject or topic from different sources, e.g. encyclopaedia, text books, internet, journals Reference: Excellence Gateway (2009), Skills for Life, Core Curriculum http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/sflcurriculum Jan 2012. Kindly contributed by Helen Holt, Lincoln College. Search for Helen on www.skillsworkshop.org Visit the download page for this resource to find detailed teaching notes, curriculum links and related resources. Teaching notes This PPT accompanies four other resources: a Smart Notebook file and three worksheets. All are available on www.skillsworkshop.org