Vocabulary · B4 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.2.6.3.2 - Deduce meaning of words from how they relate to one another (synonyms, antonyms)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define synonym and antonym in their own words and give at least two examples of each.
Identify pairs of synonyms and antonyms from a list of level-appropriate words.
Replace words in given sentences with suitable synonyms or antonyms without changing the sentence’s core meaning.
Play the Synonym Tree Game correctly, matching word pairs as synonyms or antonyms.
Create their own word pairs (one synonym pair and one antonym pair) and explain the relationship between the words.

Sign in with your phone number to read the full note and download the GES plan - free.

Sign in with phone number

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.