Exploring Opposites with Song!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 4:03 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn about opposite words in a fun and engaging way using a catchy song and interactive activities.

Video Resource

The Opposites Song

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Duration: 4:03
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Key Concepts

  • Opposites
  • Vocabulary Building
  • Active Listening

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify at least three pairs of opposite words.
  • Students will be able to sing along to the 'Opposites Song'.
  • Students will be able to participate in discussions about opposites.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the topic of opposites. Ask them if they know what an 'opposite' is. Give a simple example, like 'up' and 'down'.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the 'The Opposites Song' video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGeuA4iJ8vI) for the students. Encourage them to listen carefully and sing along if they know the words.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, ask students what opposites they heard in the song. Write the opposites on a whiteboard or large paper. Review each pair and explain what they mean.
  • Interactive Game: Opposite Actions (7 mins)
    Play a game where you call out an action, and the students perform the opposite action. Examples: 'Stand up' (students sit down), 'Open your eyes' (students close their eyes), 'Smile' (students frown).
  • Opposite Drawing Activity (10 mins)
    Give each student a piece of paper and crayons. Ask them to draw two pictures that show an opposite. For example, they could draw a big circle and a small circle, or a happy face and a sad face. Help them label their drawings with the words.

Interactive Exercises

  • Opposite Actions
    Teacher calls out actions, students perform the opposite (e.g., Teacher: 'Jump!' Students: 'Sit!').
  • Opposite Pairs Matching
    Use visual aids (pictures or flashcards) showing different objects/actions. Have the students match the pairs of opposites (e.g., picture of a sun matched with a picture of a moon).

Discussion Questions

  • What does 'opposite' mean?
  • Can you think of any opposites that weren't in the song?
  • Why is it important to know about opposites?

Skills Developed

  • Vocabulary acquisition
  • Listening comprehension
  • Critical thinking (identifying opposites)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is the opposite of 'happy'?

Correct Answer: Sad

Question 2:

What is the opposite of 'big'?

Correct Answer: Small

Question 3:

What is the opposite of 'up'?

Correct Answer: Down

Question 4:

What is the opposite of 'hot'?

Correct Answer: Cold

Question 5:

What is the opposite of 'fast'?

Correct Answer: Slow

Question 6:

What is the opposite of 'front'?

Correct Answer: Back

Question 7:

What is the opposite of 'day'?

Correct Answer: Night

Question 8:

What is the opposite of 'wet'?

Correct Answer: Dry

Question 9:

What is the opposite of 'loud'?

Correct Answer: Quiet

Question 10:

What is the opposite of 'open'?

Correct Answer: Closed

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The opposite of 'yes' is ____.

Correct Answer: no

Question 2:

The opposite of 'in' is ____.

Correct Answer: out

Question 3:

The opposite of 'on' is ____.

Correct Answer: off

Question 4:

The opposite of 'stop' is ____.

Correct Answer: go

Question 5:

The opposite of 'tall' is ____.

Correct Answer: short

Question 6:

The opposite of 'empty' is ____.

Correct Answer: full

Question 7:

The opposite of 'over' is ____.

Correct Answer: under

Question 8:

The opposite of 'dirty' is ____.

Correct Answer: clean

Question 9:

The opposite of 'asleep' is ____.

Correct Answer: awake

Question 10:

The opposite of 'right' is ____.

Correct Answer: wrong

Educational Standards

PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting. PK.1.S.3:Students will ask and answer questions with prompting. PK.4.R.1:Students will name and sort familiar objects into categories based on similarities and differences with prompting. PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge. PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.).

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