👩‍🏫 Teacher’s Guide

Objective
Students will apply synonyms using the examples and practice below.

Vocabulary
synonyms, context

Teaching Notes

• Model one response, then ask students to work independently and explain their choices with specific words or evidence.
• Teach the rule, discuss the worked example, and cover answers during practice.
• Use incorrect responses to identify which part of the rule needs another example.
• Allow approximately 25–35 minutes, including discussion and independent practice.

🧒 Student Worksheet

Concept and Helping Material

Big Idea
Synonyms have similar meanings. They may differ in strength or in the situations where they fit.

Study these pairs

• brave → courageous
• tired → weary
• choose → select

Vocabulary and Definition

• — words with similar meanings
• — the surrounding words that help show meaning

Words to Learn

brave, tired, choose

Sentences to Fill In

1. The term for words with similar meanings is ____.
2. The term for the surrounding words that help show meaning is ____.

Think & Respond Q&A

1. Which practice word is similar in meaning to brave?
2. Which practice word is similar in meaning to tired?
3. Which practice word is similar in meaning to choose?
4. Use one pair in meaningful sentences.
5. Explain how the words in one pair are related.

Hands-On Experiment or Activities

Write a short paragraph applying the skill. Underline your evidence or target words and explain one choice.

Reflection

• Explain one thing you learned.
• Write a short paragraph applying the skill. Underline your evidence or target words and explain one choice.