How to Teach Synonyms

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

K, 1

Overview

This brief animated video provides an introduction to the skill of using synonyms.

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): KG

ELA21.K.19

Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar words in discussions and/or text.

UP:ELA21.K.19

Vocabulary

  • Unfamiliar words
  • Text

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Several question stems related to unknown words.
  • Techniques for identifying unknown words.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar words in discussions and/or text.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • It is important to ask questions to learn the meanings of unfamiliar words.
English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 1

ELA21.1.12

Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar words and phrases in discussions and/or text.

UP:ELA21.1.12

Vocabulary

  • Unfamiliar words
  • Unfamiliar phrases
  • Discussions
  • Text

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Strategies for identifying unfamiliar words and phrases in discussions and/or text.
  • Several question stems related to unfamiliar words or phrases in discussions and/or text.
  • Techniques for clarifying unfamiliar words and phrases in discussions and/or text.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Identify unfamiliar words and phrases.
  • Ask questions about unfamiliar words and phrases.
  • Answer questions about unfamiliar words and phrases.
  • Clarify meaning of words and phrases through questions.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • It is important to ask questions about unfamiliar words and phrases to clarify the meaning of new vocabulary words.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

McGraw Hill

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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