Lesson

Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms

Subject/Gra
de Level

Language Arts 5

Unit

Grammar

Date
Time
Duratio
n
Teache
r

March 2016
60 min
Mr. Anderson

OUTCOMES FROM ALBERTA PROGRAM OF STUDIES

General
Learning
Outcomes:

4.

Specific
Learning
Outcomes:

4.1write legibly, using a style that is consistent in alignment, shape and slant

Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to enhance the clarity
and artistry of communication.

- extend word choice through knowledge of synonyms, antonyms and homonyms and
the use of a thesaurus
- distinguish different meanings for the same word, depending on the context in which it
is used
- experiment with words, phrases, sentences and multimedia effects to enhance meaning
and emphasis
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
1. Show understanding of synonyms, homonyms, and antonyms

LEARNING RESOURCES CONSULTED

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

S,A,H Worksheet

PROCEDURE
Prior to lesson
Attention Grabber

Assessment of
Prior Knowledge
Expectations for
Learning and
Behaviour
Advance
Organizer/Agenda
Transition to Body
Learning Activity
#1

Print off SAH worksheet for 34

Introduction
Katie-Kathryn, Cort-court, Tanner-tanner, Kale-kale, Ty-tie,
Hunter-hunter, Rayne-rain
We normally dont use names for SAH but just to give them an
idea of what the difference is

Time

(above)
Worksheet is individual and I want to see what you
know so I dont expect any talking today.
Review
Worksheet
Backside example
Ladies grab a whiteboard, gentlemen grab a whiteboard
Body
Review
To, too, two- H
Clean, pure- S

10 min

Time
10 min

Teacher Notes:
Assessments/
Differentiation

Learning Activity
#2

Teacher Notes:
Assessments/
Differentiation

Learning Activity
#3

Teacher Notes:
Assessments/
Differentiation

Quick, fast- S
Race, rice- nothing
Break, repair- A
Sun, moon- A
Right,write- H
Weight, wait- H
Heel,heal- H
(Draw popsicle sticks to have a student give an example of
one and then they answer whether it was SAorH)

Students answers show me their understanding

Worksheet
Top part, they just need to write an S,A or H to show what
the words are
Middle, they read the bolded word and write S,A or H
beside the words below to determine what they are to the
bolded word
Bottom, Use the homonyms in a sentence. (read the
example)
*You cannot change the word or it is no longer a
homonym!
Worksheet is handed in and recorded
Backside example
Write a sentence in the bar at the top that has a homonym
Underline the homonym in your sentence
Draw a picture and color it to illustrate your sentence

Sponge
Activity/Activities

remainder

Worksheet is handed in and recorded

Closure

Consolidation of
Learning:
Transition To Next
Lesson

30 min

Time

Popsicle sticks and ask to define antonym, h, and s

Add a synonym sentence to the previous homonym and add to illustration,

cont. with antonym

Reflections from
the lesson