SWBAT form word associations, specifically synonyms and antonyms
for given vocabulary words.
Copy down the LO. Once you are done with that, use ONE of the following words in a
sentence (with context clues). For help, refer to the page in Peak where the word is used.
-Garish (94)
-Sauntered (97)
-Slough (100)
-Haggard (109)
-Coaxing (116)
-Crude (119)
-Belligerently (133)
-Lumbered (150)
THESE ARE NEW VOCABULARY WORDS!
Do you think you can make a proper sentence based on context clues given in Peak, before
knowing the actual definitions?
SWBAT form word associations, specifically synonyms and antonyms for given
vocabulary words.
• Garish (adjective) - crudely or
tastelessly colorful, showy, or
elaborate
• Sauntered (verb) - to walk
leisurely; stroll
SWBAT form word associations, specifically synonyms and antonyms for given
vocabulary words.
• Slough (verb) - to be shed or cast
off
• Haggard (adjective)having a gaunt, wasted, or exhausted
appearance, as from prolonged
suffering, exertion, or anxiety; worn
SWBAT form word associations, specifically synonyms and antonyms for given
vocabulary words.
• Coaxing (verb) to attempt to influence by gentle
persuasion, flattery
• Crude (adjective) – in a raw or
unprepared state; lacking finish,
polish, or completeness
SWBAT form word associations, specifically synonyms and antonyms for given
vocabulary words.
• Belligerently (adverb) – hostile, overly
aggressive
• Lumbered (verb) – to move clumsily
or heavily
SWBAT form word associations, specifically synonyms and antonyms for given
vocabulary words.
Activity: In your notes, brainstorm and write down at
least 2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for each word.
-Next, between you and your partner, take out 8 Post-Its
and write down one of the vocabulary words on each
Post-It.
SWBAT form word associations, specifically synonyms and antonyms for given
vocabulary words.
- “Heads Up” vocabulary game: You and your partner will
take turns holding one of the Post-Its up to your forehead
while your partner gives clues as to what the word is. Use
your synonyms and antonyms to help you! The person
holding the Post-It must guess what word the other person is
hinting at.
SWBAT form word associations, specifically synonyms and antonyms for given
vocabulary words.
What you’re turning in:
-On a separate sheet of paper, write down the synonyms and antonyms you came up
with for each word.
**This is what your list/paper should look like:
Garish
Sauntered
Syn:
Syn:
Syn:
Syn:
Ant:
Ant:
Ant:
Ant: