SYNONYMS John pictured has been asked to write
SYNONYMS! John (pictured) has been asked to write about his recent holiday to Disneyworld. The first line that John has written is : ‘Disneyworld was fun; I had a fun time. I would recommend this fun place. ’ 1. Why is John unlikely to get top marks if he carries on writing in the same way? 2. By only replacing two words, how can John improve his writing?
SYNONYMS “a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase” ‘Disneyworld was fun; I had a fun time. I would recommend this fun place. ’ Teacher feedback: “John needs to show a greater variety in his vocabulary. He uses the same word (fun) three times in this short passage, which makes him seem limited as a writer. The use of more specific synonyms may help him to improve his mark.
SYNONYMS What other words could John have used instead of fun? Pleasurable Compelling Amusing Humorous FUN Exciting Entertaining Engaging Enjoyable
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SYNONYMS GAME! Identifying and creating synonyms Hi guys, I’m your host Jerry Flash, and in this game you need to find the synonyms! I will give you a list of words, and you will get one point if you can identify which of the two words are synonyms. You’ll get an extra point if you can think of another synonym to add to the pair. Ready? Let’s play!
ROUND 1 1 Point = Identifying the synonyms. 2 Points = Add a new synonym to add to the pair. WORD LIST Some other synonyms that you could have added: Desk Airport Home Promenade Dwelling House Mansion Residence Habitat Domicile Address Quarters You may have another synonym. Your teacher will decide if this is correct.
ROUND 2 1 Point = Identifying the synonyms. 2 Points = Add a new synonym to add to the pair. WORD LIST Sadness Utmost Endeavour Melancholy Glad Some other synonyms that you could have added: Grief Blues Sorrow Unhappiness Wretchedness Despondency Gloom You may have another synonym. Your teacher will decide if this is correct.
ROUND 3 1 Point = Identifying the synonyms. 2 Points = Add a new synonym to add to the pair. WORD LIST Faith Aid Dejection Elite Assist Some other synonyms that you could have added: Help Support Abet Minister Serve Facilitate Encourage You may have another synonym. Your teacher will decide if this is correct.
ROUND 4 1 Point = Identifying the synonyms. 2 Points = Add a new synonym to add to the pair. WORD LIST Perform Dedicate Content Satisfied Reservoir Some other synonyms that you could have added: Happy Gratified Pleased Comfortable Relaxed At ease Fulfilled You may have another synonym. Your teacher will decide if this is correct.
ROUND 5 1 Point = Identifying the synonyms. 2 Points = Add a new synonym to add to the pair. WORD LIST Consume Relate Request Instinctive Devour Some other synonyms that you could have added: Eat Gobble Munch Chomp Bolt Gorge Scoff You may have another synonym. Your teacher will decide if this is correct.
HOW DID YOU DO? 1 Point = Identifying the synonyms. 2 Points = Add a new synonym to add to the pair. That’s the end of the game, contestants! Remember to use a wide range of synonyms in your own writing. Hopefully this game gave you some ideas. How did you do? Until next time, goodbye!
Yesterday we looked at the text ‘The Wizard’ > We are going to look at some of the key vocabulary used in the model text. Ø Look at the key words What do these words mean? Do you know any other words with similar meanings? > Why do you feel that the author has chosen these words?
Task 1 �First use a thesaurus (you can use an online thesaurus) to find synonyms for the key words from the text. �Then use the words and your synonyms to write sentences about the wizard (or another character)?
Task 2 Using your own synonyms and antonyms Your main task is made up of two sections: Section 1: Write a paragraph about the best place that you have ever visited, describing what made it so amazing. Each time you think of using a boring word, try to think of interesting synonyms that you could use instead.
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