Synonyms - what are they?

A synonym is a word that has the ____ meaning of another word.

Explain why synonyms are important?

Which of the following is not a synonym for "argued?"

• stated

• declared

• disclaimed

• insisted

A strategy to use when you are reading a story and you do not know the meaning of a word. Hint: it is six letters long.

How many of you now understand what a synonym is?

• Yes

• No, I need more help and reinforcement of this concept.