Exploring Synonyms and Antonyms for 3rd Graders

Mrs. Winters, along with Mr. Malloy and Mr. Fogg, introduces synonyms and antonyms, explaining their meanings and providing examples. The video includes practice exercises where students categorize words into synonyms and antonyms using a T-chart. Students are guided to check their answers, with synonyms highlighted in red and antonyms in yellow. The video concludes with advanced practice questions and encourages students to apply these concepts in their writing.

What is a synonym for 'happy'?

• Miserable

• Joyful

• Gloomy

• Sad

Which word means the same as 'joyful'?

• Unhappy

• Sad

• Miserable

• Cheerful

What color represents antonyms in the practice?

• Green

• Yellow

• Blue

• Red

Which word is an antonym for 'dangerous'?

• Treacherous

• Risky

• Safe

• Hazardous

What is a synonym for 'smart'?

• Slow

• Clumsy

• Intelligent

• Ignorant

What is the opposite of 'protected'?

• Harmless

• Secure

• Unsafe

• Safe

Which word is not a synonym for 'dangerous'?

• Treacherous

• Risky

• Hazardous

• Safe

What is an antonym for 'huge'?

• Enormous

• Tiny

• Massive

• Large

What is an antonym for 'cute'?

• Ugly

• Adorable

• Chubby

• Pretty

What is a synonym for an 'eight-legged friend'?

• Adversary

• Rival

• Buddy

• Enemy