Opposites Attract! Learning About Antonyms

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:09 Video
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Lesson Description

This lesson introduces Pre-K students to the concept of antonyms (words with opposite meanings) through a fun and engaging video and interactive activities.

Video Resource

Antonyms | English For Kids | Mind Blooming

Mind Blooming

Duration: 2:09
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Key Concepts

  • Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
  • Some words have more than one antonym.
  • Identifying antonyms in sentences.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to define antonyms as words with opposite meanings.
  • Students will be able to identify examples of antonyms (e.g., big/small, hot/cold).
  • Students will be able to participate in identifying antonyms in simple sentences.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know what 'opposite' means. Use simple examples like 'Up' and 'Down.' Explain that words can have opposites too, and these are called antonyms. Introduce the video.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the Mind Blooming 'Antonyms' video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47ml9OS0fEo). Encourage students to watch and listen carefully.
  • Discussion and Examples (7 mins)
    After the video, review what antonyms are. Ask students to give examples of antonyms they remember from the video (e.g., big/small, hot/cold). Provide additional examples, using visuals if possible (e.g., a picture of a happy face and a sad face).
  • Interactive Activity (10 mins)
    Lead the 'Opposite Game'. Say a word and have the students shout out the antonym. Start with easy words like 'Up', 'Big', 'Happy', and 'Fast'. Gradually introduce more challenging words. Use gestures or actions to help them understand the meaning of the words.
  • Worksheet Activity (10 mins)
    Distribute the 'Matching Antonyms' worksheet. Have students draw a line to connect each word to its antonym. Assist students with reading the words, if needed. Offer positive reinforcement and praise their efforts.

Interactive Exercises

  • Opposite Game
    The teacher says a word, and the students shout out the antonym. For example, the teacher says 'Hot,' and the students shout 'Cold.'
  • Matching Antonyms Worksheet
    Provide a worksheet with pictures and words. Students draw a line to match each word to its antonym.

Discussion Questions

  • What is an antonym?
  • Can you think of a time you felt happy? What is the opposite of happy?
  • What other words can you think of that have opposites?

Skills Developed

  • Vocabulary development
  • Listening comprehension
  • Critical thinking (identifying opposites)
  • Fine motor skills
  • Matching

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 'hot'?

Correct Answer: Cold

Question 4:

What is the opposite of 'up'?

Correct Answer: Down

Question 5:

What is the opposite of 'fast'?

Correct Answer: Slow

Question 6:

Which one is NOT the opposite of 'good'?

Correct Answer: Happy

Question 7:

What is the opposite of 'wet'?

Correct Answer: Dry

Question 8:

What is the opposite of 'day'?

Correct Answer: Night

Question 9:

What is the opposite of 'loud'?

Correct Answer: Quiet

Question 10:

What is the opposite of 'in'?

Correct Answer: Out

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The opposite of 'short' is _______.

Correct Answer: tall

Question 2:

The opposite of 'yes' is _______.

Correct Answer: no

Question 3:

The opposite of 'clean' is _______.

Correct Answer: dirty

Question 4:

The opposite of 'old' is _______.

Correct Answer: new

Question 5:

The opposite of 'light' is _______.

Correct Answer: dark

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 'girl' is _______.

Correct Answer: boy

Question 9:

The opposite of 'over' is _______.

Correct Answer: under

Question 10:

The opposite of 'wrong' is _______.

Correct Answer: right

Educational Standards

PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge. PK.5.R.2:Students will hear different parts of speech through conversations, read-alouds, and interactive reading: concrete objects as persons, places, or things (i.e., nouns), words as actions (i.e., verbs), color adjectives, spatial and time relationships such as up, down, before, and after. PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting.

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