Opposites Attract: Discovering Antonyms!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 5:23 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn about antonyms, words that mean the opposite of each other! We'll watch a fun video, play games, and learn new words!

Video Resource

Antonyms for Kids | Classroom Video

Homeschool Pop

Duration: 5:23
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Key Concepts

  • Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
  • Identifying antonyms can help understand language better.
  • We can find antonyms in everyday life.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to define antonyms as words with opposite meanings.
  • Students will be able to identify at least three pairs of antonyms.
  • Students will be able to use antonyms in simple sentences.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the topic of opposites. Ask if they know any words that mean the opposite of each other (e.g., 'big' and 'small').
  • Video Time (5 mins)
    Watch the 'Antonyms for Kids' video from Homeschool Pop. Encourage students to pay attention to the antonyms presented.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, ask students what they learned about antonyms. Review the definition and examples from the video.
  • Antonym Game (10 mins)
    Play a simple antonym game. Say a word and have students say its opposite (e.g., 'up' - 'down', 'happy' - 'sad'). Use flashcards with pictures of antonyms. Ask them to find the picture that is the opposite.
  • Antonym Sentences (5 mins)
    Create simple sentences using antonyms together. For example, 'The sun is hot, and the ice is cold.' Have the students complete similar sentences.

Interactive Exercises

  • Opposite Charades
    Write down simple actions and their opposites on slips of paper (e.g., stand up/sit down, open/close, happy/sad). Have students act out the actions, and the other students guess the opposite.
  • Antonym Matching Game
    Prepare cards with pictures of objects or scenarios that represent antonyms. Have students match the cards with opposite meanings (e.g., a picture of a big elephant with a picture of a small mouse).

Discussion Questions

  • What are antonyms?
  • Can you think of some words that are opposites?
  • Why is it helpful to know about antonyms?

Skills Developed

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which word means the OPPOSITE of 'happy'?

Correct Answer: Sad

Question 2:

Which word means the OPPOSITE of 'big'?

Correct Answer: Tiny

Question 3:

Which word means the OPPOSITE of 'up'?

Correct Answer: Down

Question 4:

Which word means the OPPOSITE of 'hot'?

Correct Answer: Cold

Question 5:

Which word means the OPPOSITE of 'fast'?

Correct Answer: Slow

Question 6:

Which word means the OPPOSITE of 'day'?

Correct Answer: Night

Question 7:

Which word means the OPPOSITE of 'good'?

Correct Answer: Bad

Question 8:

Which word means the OPPOSITE of 'wet'?

Correct Answer: Dry

Question 9:

Which word means the OPPOSITE of 'loud'?

Correct Answer: Quiet

Question 10:

Which word means the OPPOSITE of 'on'?

Correct Answer: Off

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The opposite of 'short' is ________.

Correct Answer: tall

Question 2:

The opposite of 'open' is ________.

Correct Answer: close

Question 3:

The opposite of 'clean' is ________.

Correct Answer: dirty

Question 4:

The opposite of 'in' is ________.

Correct Answer: out

Question 5:

The opposite of 'over' is ________.

Correct Answer: under

Question 6:

The opposite of 'front' is ________.

Correct Answer: back

Question 7:

The opposite of 'full' is ________.

Correct Answer: empty

Question 8:

The opposite of 'smile' is ________.

Correct Answer: frown

Question 9:

The opposite of 'yes' is ________.

Correct Answer: no

Question 10:

The opposite of 'stop' is ________.

Correct Answer: go

Educational Standards

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.4.W.1:Students will begin to use new vocabulary to produce and expand complete sentences in shared language activities. PK.3.R.2:Students will answer basic questions (e.g., who, what, where, and when) about texts, photographs, or illustrations during shared reading or other text experiences with prompting. PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting.

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