Learning Objective
Name
We will explain words by relating1 them to their antonyms.
CFU
What are we going to learn?
What does relating mean?
Relating means __________.
Activate Prior Knowledge
An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word.
Write an antonym in the blank.
1.  A rabbit is small, but a Great Dane is ________.
small
2. Summer is hot, but winter is _______.
hot
Make Connection
Students, you already know
what antonyms are. Now, we
will use antonyms to determine
the meaning of words.
Vocabulary
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connecting
CCSS 4th Grade Language 5.0c.1
Demonstrate understanding of words by relating
them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words
with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Concept Development
Antonyms
Contrast Signal Words
but
yet
not
however
in contrast
while
hectic/calm
My mom always has a hectic schedule, but
my dad seems to have a calm one .
scowl/smile
My grandfather always has a scowl, while my
Grandmother always has a smile.
NOT an example of Antonyms:
Jose plays soccer, but Carlos plays basketball.
CFU
Which pair of words are antonyms? How do you know?
A
bad/horrible
B
bad/good
For which sentence is while a signal word for an antonym?
A
While we waited, I shopped for groceries.
Vocabulary
B
I like to be active, while Jim likes to be lazy.
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CCSS 4th Grade Language 5.0c.1
Explain words by relating them to their antonyms.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Skill Development/Guided Practice
Contrast Signal Words
Explain words by relating them to their antonyms.
but
yet
not
however
in contrast
while
1 Read the sentences, paying attention to the bolded word.
a Identify3 contrast signal words that show an antonym is being used. (double underline)
b Identify the antonym. (underline)
2 Write and read the antonyms.
3 Determine4 the meaning of the bolded word. (circle)
1.  The food was dreadful, but the restaurant
was nice.
2. The weather was very mild today, while the
wind was wild yesterday.
Antonyms:
Antonyms:
_____________ and _____________
_____________ and _____________
What is the meaning of dreadful?
What is the meaning of mild?
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
good
bad
perfect
delicious
dangerous
uncontrollable
fierce
calm
3.  One of my sisters is naughty at school;
however, she is good at home.
4.  The dog was slender in contrast to the fat
cat.
Antonyms:
Antonyms:
_____________ and _____________
_____________ and _____________
What is the meaning of naughty?
What is the meaning of slender?
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
nice
badly behaved
darling
beautiful
thin
chubby
plump
thick
CFU
1a How did I/you identify the signal words that show an antonym
is being used?
1b How did I/you identify the antonym in the sentence?
3 How did I/you determine the meaning of the bolded word?
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Vocabulary
3
4
find (synonym)
figure out
CCSS 4th Grade Language 5.0c.1
Explain words by relating them to their antonyms.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued)
Determine the antonym that best completes the sentence.
1.  The lights were __________ in the office, but the lights were
dim in the restaurant.
Which word is an antonym for dim as used in this sentence?
A
B
C
D
good
dull
bright
low 2. The street is very __________ by the mall; however, the road
gets very narrow in our neighborhood.
Which word is an antonym for narrow as used in this sentence?
A
B
C
D
thin
broad
small
short Application
How did you determine what the antonym was in the sentence?
T: _______________________________________________________________
S: _______________________________________________________________
CFU
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2
3
4
5
How
How
How
How
How
did
did
did
did
did
I/you
I/you
I/you
I/you
I/you
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determine what the question or prompt is asking?
determine the ELA concept required?
determine the relevant information?
answer the question?
determine if all parts of the question have been answered?
CCSS 3rd Grade Language 3.2d
Form and use possessive nouns.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Relevance
1
Explaining words by relating them to their antonyms will help you
understand unknown words.
My family went to the bargain movies.
The regular movie theater is too expensive.
Expensive is an antonym for bargain.
The opposite of bargain is expensive. 2
Explaining words by relating them to their antonyms will help you
do well on tests.
Sample Test Question:
7. Which word is an antonym for plain?
A
B
C
D
lavish
simple
basic
primary
CFU
Does anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to explain words by
relating them to their antonyms? (Pair-Share) Why is it relevant to explain
words by relating them to their antonyms? You may give one of my reasons or
one of your own. Which reason is more relevant to you? Why?
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CCSS 4th Grade Language 5.0c.1
Explain words by relating them to their antonyms.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Contrast Signal Words
Skill Closure
Form and use possessive nouns.
but
yet
not
however
in contrast
while
1 Read the sentences, paying attention to the bolded word.
a Identify contrast signal words that show an antonym is being used. (double underline)
b Identify the antonym. (underline)
2 Write and read the antonyms.
3 Determine the meaning of the bolded word. (circle)
1.  My little brother is very timid, but my older brother is very bold.
Antonyms:
_____________ and _____________
What is the meaning of timid?
A
B
C
D
daring
fearless
shy
brave
Access Common Core Harneet said that the sentence below used a contrast
signal word to show that an antonym is being used.
Is she correct? Explain your answer.
While I walked my dog, I watched the children play.
__________________________________________
Word Bank
antonym
relating
contrast
determine
__________________________________________
Summary Closure
What did you learn today about explaining words by relating them to their antonyms?
(Pair-Share) Use words from the word bank.
Day 1 ____________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Day 2 ____________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
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CCSS 4th Grade Language 5.0c.1
Explain words by relating them to their antonyms.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Name
Independent Practice
Contrast Signal Words
Form and use possessive nouns.
but
yet
not
however
in contrast
while
1 Read the sentences, paying attention to the bolded word.
a Identify contrast signal words that show an antonym is being used. (double underline)
b Identify the antonym. (underline)
2 Write and read the antonyms.
3 Determine the meaning of the bolded word. (circle)
1.  Some brothers and sisters dispute
everything; however, Dave’s family always
agrees on everything.
2.  The mountain top was very high; in
contrast, the valley was very low.
Antonyms:
Antonyms:
_____________ and _____________
_____________ and _____________
What is the meaning of dispute?
What is the meaning of high?
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
get along
approve
argue
allow
bottom
tall
thin
small
3.  In the race, all the runners ran swiftly, yet
my friend followed slowly behind the
others.
4.  I had to accept the offer while Stan chose
to decline it.
Antonyms:
Antonyms:
_____________ and _____________
_____________ and _____________
What is the meaning of swiftly?
What is the meaning of accept?
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
quickly
lazily
calmly
casually
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take
refuse
give up
deny
CCSS 4th Grade Language 5.0c.1
Explain words by relating them to their antonyms.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Independent Practice (continued)
Determine the antonym that best completes the sentence.
1.  Walking by the railroad tracks is __________ , while walking
in the park is safe.
Which word is an antonym for safe as used in this sentence?
A
B
C
D
loud
beautiful
harmless
dangerous 2. The inner tube will __________ in the pool; in contrast, the
heavy ring will sink in the pool.
Which word is an antonym for sink as used in this sentence?
A
B
C
D
descend
drop
rise
float Application
How did you determine what the antonym was in the sentence?
S: _______________________________________________________________
S: _______________________________________________________________
CFU
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2
3
4
5
How
How
How
How
How
did
did
did
did
did
I/you
I/you
I/you
I/you
I/you
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determine what the question or prompt is asking?
determine the ELA concept required?
determine the relevant information?
answer the question?
determine if all parts of the question have been answered?
CCSS 3rd Grade Language 3.2d
Form and use possessive nouns.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Name
Periodic Review 1 1.  The flood waters ruined the entire town;
however, the church looked like it had just
been built.
Antonyms:
_____________ and _____________
What is the meaning of ruined?
A fixed
B put together
C damaged
D set up
3.  The candy shell was so bitter it made my
eyes start to water, while the center of the
candy was very sweet.
Antonyms:
2. The dress I wanted wasn’t very expensive,
but I was too cheap to buy it.
Antonyms:
_____________ and _____________
What is the meaning of expensive?
A bargain
B on sale
C low-cost
D pricey
4.  The afternoon was cold, gray, and dismal,
yet this morning the sky had been bright.
Antonyms:
_____________ and _____________
_____________ and _____________
What is the meaning of dismal?
What is the meaning of bitter?
A unpleasant tasting
B sugary
C syrupy
D candied
A
B
C
D
burning
light
sunny
dark
Access Common Core Using the underlined contrast signal word(s) in the sentences
below, identify the antonyms. Explain your answer.
1.  The buildings looked old, but they were relatively new.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2.  The school’s rules were strict on discipline, while they were flexible
on the dress code.
________________________________________________________________
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CCSS 4th Grade Language 5.0c.1
Explain words by relating them to their antonyms.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Name
Periodic Review 2 1.  My room is always organized, but my little
brother’s room is messy.
2. The school’s rules were strict on discipline,
while they were flexible on dress code.
Antonyms:
Antonyms:
_____________ and _____________
_____________ and _____________
What is the meaning of organized?
What is the meaning of strict?
A tough
B relaxed
C easy going
D soft
A
B
C
D
sloppy
orderly
littered
dirty
Access Common Core Antonym Word Bank
organized/messy
hollered/whispered
swell/shrink
refuse/allow
Using the antonym word bank, write two sentences using an antonym
pair and signal word(s).
1. _____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________________
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Explain words by relating them to their antonyms.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Periodic Review 3 Name
1.  The buildings looked ancient, but they
were relatively new.
2. My bicycle tire began to swell when I tried
to pump air into it, yet it continued to shrink
after each pump.
Antonyms:
Antonyms:
_____________ and _____________
_____________ and _____________
What is the meaning of ancient?
What is the meaning of swell?
A wrinkle
B go down
C puff up
D reduce
A
B
C
D
modern
current
famous
old
Access Common Core Miguel always gets good grades because he is intelligent.
1. Choose Yes or No to show whether the words below are antonyms for the word intelligent.
silly
smart
O Yes O No
O Yes O No
foolish
wise
O Yes O No
O Yes O No
My mother forbids me to go to the park after dark.
2. Choose Yes or No to show whether the words below are antonyms for the word forbids.
allows
prevents
O Yes O No
O Yes O No
stops
permits
O Yes O No
O Yes O No
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Explain words by relating them to their antonyms.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
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Explain words by relating them to their antonyms.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.