Overview
Using 12 vocabulary words from the preamble to the Constitution
of the United States, students identify synonyms and antonyms.
Standards
Language Arts Standards
Grade 5, Reading
Acquisition of Vocabulary, Benchmark A
2. Use context clues to determine the meaning of
synonyms, antonyms, homophones, homonyms and homographs.
Materials
• Synonyms
and Antonyms worksheet
• Printed or online thesaurus
Procedures
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As a class read the preamble to the Constitution of the United
States.
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Have students complete the Synonyms
and Antonyms worksheet.
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Have students complete the Evaluation
Activity worksheet.
Evaluation
The Using
Synonyms and Antonyms worksheet can be graded on a percent basis.
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