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Context Clues
New ReviewA video titled "Context Clues" identifying ways to interpret an unfamiliar word in a sentence.
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Synonyms and antonyms
Pupil outcome: I can use synonyms and antonyms in a range of sentence types. Key learning points: - Words can be related to each other by meaning. - Synonyms can be used by writers to vary vocabulary choice and create text flow. -...
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Spelling words with the prefixes bi-, trans-, tele- and circum-
Pupil outcome: I can spell a range of words with the prefixes bi-, trans-, tele- and circum-. Key learning points: - A prefix is a letter or group of letters at the start of a word which changes its meaning. - The prefix bi- means ‘two’...
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Spelling words with the prefixes meaning not
Pupil outcome: I can spell a range of words with the prefixes un-, non-, dis-, mis-, in-, il-, im- and ir-. Key learning points: - A prefix is a letter or group of letters at the start of a word which changes its meaning. - Adding a...
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Synonyms, antonyms, prepositions and adverbs
Pupil outcome: I can identify how specific words act on the meaning of a sentence. Key learning points: - Words can be related to each other by common features, patterns or meaning. - Synonyms and antonyms can be used by writers to vary...
Wonderscape
Using Antonym and Example Clues to Understand Unknown Words
Learn how readers can utilize antonym and example clues to decipher the meanings of unfamiliar words encountered while reading. Explore examples and practice identifying these types of context clues to enhance vocabulary comprehension....
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Safari Scholar: Searching for Antonyms and Synonyms
The Safari Scholar searches the jungle for synonyms and antonyms.
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Let's Talk about Opposites
“Let’s Talk about Opposites” defines antonyms and gives many examples.
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Diamante Poems
Diamante Poems reviews the elements of a diamante poem and explains how to compose one.
Professor Dave Explains
Buono vs. Bene in Italian
We've learned the words buono and bene, which mean good and well respectively. But because these words are so commonly confused in English, English-speaking Italian students tend to mix up the Italian words as well. This is a big no-no,...
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Opposite words in Spanish - Opuestos
Get ready to learn about Spanish opposite words such as Heavy and Light, Outside and Inside, Slow and Fast, and many others!
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MS Sand pile from mandala being pushed around / Kathmandu, Central, Nepal
MS Sand pile from mandala being pushed around / Kathmandu, Central, Nepal
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CU ZO Monks pushing sand on table with clothes / Kathmandu, Central, Nepal
CU ZO Monks pushing sand on table with clothes / Kathmandu, Central, Nepal
Turtle Diary
Turtle Diary: Antonyms
This TurtleDiary interactive video lesson [3:43] features information about antonyms. An additional video lesson, games, practice exercises are included to supplement this antonyms lesson.
Education Development Center
Education Development Center: Tv411: Vocabulary
Fifteen short videos that help students learn about vocabulary building skills such as using a dictionary, using a thesaurus, multiple meaning words, synonyms, antonym, homonyms, prefixes, suffixes, and more.