Synonym Concentration,
Level 1
This Really Good Stuff® product
includes:
• 83 Learning Deck Cards™
(40 Synonym Pairs plus
3 Answer Key Cards)
• 1 Plastic Case
• This Really Good Stuff®
Teaching Guide
All teaching guides can be found online.
© 2013 Really Good Stuff® 1-800-366-1920
www.reallygoodstuff.com #305627
Made in Guangzhou, China
Congratulations on your purchase of this Really Good Stuff®
Synonym Concentration, Level 1, a fun Learning Deck. The familiar
game of Concentration is a great way for students to get synonym
practice and learn the nuances of word meanings.
Objective
Match two words whose meanings are nearly the same.
Meeting Common Core State Standards
This Really Good Stuff™ Synonym Concentration, Level 1 is
aligned with the following Common Core State Standard for
English Language Arts:
Vocabulary/Acquisition and Use
L. 1-2.5 Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and
nuances in word meanings.
Managing Synonym Concentration, Level 1
• Should you need this or any other Really Good Stuff® Teaching
Guide, download them from our Web site at
www.reallygoodstuff.com.
• The Learning Deck has 40 pairs of synonym cards (5 color-coded
sets). Two students may play using one colored set. More students
may play when two sets are combined.
• Copy the Synonym Concentration instructions. Laminate the
instructions for repeated use.
• When using the Learning Deck at a literacy center, demonstrate how
to select a colored set, shuffle, set up, play, and then store the
cards in their Plastic Case.
Introducing Synonym Concentration, Level 1
Be sure students understand what synonyms are: words whose
meanings are nearly the same.
Model the Activities
Synonym Concentration, Level 1
Begin by modeling the activity, discussing every step with students.
Place one colored set of cards face down into a Concentration grid
pattern. As students’ skill levels increase, more than one colored set
may be used for a game, and up to four students may then play.
Explain that the object of the game is to match a word to its
synonym. Remind students to “concentrate” as they turn over cards
because they must remember the location of the cards. Continue by
turning over two cards and reading them aloud. Ask students if this a
correct synonym match. If it is, remove the matched cards, keep them,
and take one more turn. (Check the Answer Key to confirm a correct
match.) If it is incorrect, replace both cards in their original positions,
and the turn is over.
Tips for the At-Risk Student or English Language Learner
• Practice only a few synonyms each week.
• Post the synonyms in the classroom and review them daily.
• Provide plenty of exposure to these words. Include them on class
writing and spelling lists.
dash
unhappy
alike
keep
tired
little
speak
toss
Purple (8)
run
sad
same
save
sleepy
small
talk
throw
adore
build
mom
tidy
likeable
place
correct
stone
Orange (8)
love
make
mother
neat
nice
put
right
rock
aid
wish
sick
leap
child
see
many
noisy
Green (8)
Answer Key Card
Level 1
Synonym Concentration,
scared
mad
wicked
large
shut
icy
sob
finish
afraid
angry
bad
big
close
cold
cry
end
Blue (8)
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help
hope
ill
jump
kid
look
lots
loud
swift
dad
silly
find
laugh
leave
wonderful
glad
fast
father
funny
get
giggle
go
great
happy
Red (8)
Synonym Concentration Instructions
Players: 2
Materials: 1 colored set of cards
Object: To make synonym matches by remembering the
locations of cards.
1. Shuffle the cards and place them face down in rows.
2. Take a turn, flipping two cards to see if they make a synonym
pair. If they do, keep the cards and take one more turn. If not, flip
the cards face down, and the turn is over. Try to remember the
location of the cards.
3.When all the pairs are found, the player with the most pairs wins.
Synonym Concentration,
Level 2
This Really Good Stuff®
product includes:
• 83 Learning Deck Cards™
(40 synonym pairs plus
3 Answer Key Cards)
• This Really Good Stuff®
Teaching Guide
All teaching guides can be found online.
© 2013 Really Good Stuff® 1-800-366-1920
www.reallygoodstuff.com #305634
Made in Guangzhou, China
Congratulations on your purchase of this Really Good Stuff®
Synonym Concentration, Level 2, a fun Learning Deck. The familiar
game of Concentration is a great way for students to get synonym
practice and learn the nuances of word meanings.
Objective
Match two words whose meanings are nearly the same.
Meeting Common Core State Standards
This Really Good Stuff® Synonym Concentration, Level 2 is
aligned with the following Common Core Standard for English
Language Arts:
Vocabulary/Acquisition and Use
L. 3-5.5 Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and
nuances in word meanings.
Managing Synonym Concentration, Level 2
• Should you need this or any other Really Good Stuff®
Teaching Guide, download them from our Web site at
www.reallygoodstuff.com.
• The Learning Deck has 40 pairs of synonym cards
(five color-coded sets). Two students may play using one
colored set. More students may play when two sets are
combined.
• Copy the Synonym Concentration Instructions. Laminate the
instructions for repeated use.
• When using the Learning Deck at a literacy center, demonstrate
how to select a colored set, shuffle, set up, play, and then store
the cards in their Plastic Case.
Introducing Synonym Concentration, Level 2
Be sure students understand what synonyms are: words whose
meanings are nearly the same.
Model the Activities
Synonym Concentration, Level 2
Begin by modeling the activity, discussing every step with students.
Place one colored set of cards face down into a Concentration grid
pattern. As students’ skill levels increase, more than one colored
set may be used for a game, and up to four students may then
play. Explain that the object of the game is to match a word to
its synonym. Remind students to “concentrate” as they turn
over cards because they must remember the location of the
cards. Continue by turning over two cards and reading them
aloud. Ask students if this a correct synonym match. If it is,
remove the matched cards, keep them, and take one more turn.
(Check the Answer Key to confirm a correct match.) If it is
incorrect, replace both cards in their original positions, and the
turn is over.
unusual
used
muted
shriek
display
timid
cease
incorrect
Purple (8)
odd
old
quiet
scream
show
shy
stop
wrong
enormous
hold
injure
trip
caring
enjoy
worried
recent
Orange (8)
Answer Key Card
Level 2
Synonym Concentration,
gigantic
have
hurt
journey
kind
like
nervous
new
fragile
ruin
challenging
boring
vacant
pal
scare
present
Green (8)
delicate
destroy
difficult
dull
empty
friend
frighten
gift
purchase
cautious
middle
finish
chilly
price
nation
bent
incredible
fake
try
car
horrible
attractive
start
shiny
amazing
artificial
attempt
auto
awful
beautiful
begin
bright
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Blue (8)
Synonym Concentration Instructions
Players: 2
Materials: 1 colored set of cards
Object: To make synonym matches by remembering the locations|
of cards.
1. Shuffle the cards and place them face down in rows.
2. Take a turn, flipping two cards to see if they make a synonym
pair.
If they do, keep the cards and take one more turn. If not, flip the
cards face down, and the turn is over. Try to remember the
location of the cards.
3. When all the pairs are found, the player with the most pairs wins.
buy
careful
center
complete
cool
cost
country
crooked
Red (8)
Tips for the At-Risk Student or English Language Learner
• Practice only a few synonyms each week.
• Post the synonyms in the classroom and review them daily.
• Provide plenty of exposure to these words. Include them on class
writing and spelling lists.