B4 English Language · Term 2, Week 2

Vocabulary

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Curriculum details

Strand
Reading (Strand 2)
Sub-strand
Vocabulary (2.6)
Content standard
B4.2.6.3 - Demonstrate a rich vocabulary that supports the development of listening, reading, speaking, writing and presentation skills
Indicator
B4.2.6.3.2 - Deduce meaning of words from how they relate to one another (synonyms, antonyms)
Suggested placement
Term 2, Week 2 (Week 14 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
English Language Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 25

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Reverse the meaning of the terms using examples.
- Have learners play games (e.g. Synonym Tree Game) to reinforce their knowledge of antonyms and synonyms.
- Ask learners to find synonyms and antonyms of words made from context to build on their vocabulary.
- Learners may match words with their synonyms/antonyms.