This week, we are starting to look at synonyms and antonyms. Can - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

This week, we are starting to look at synonyms and antonyms. Can you remember what synonyms and antonyms are? A synonym is a An antonym is a word that had the word that has the synonym antonym same (or nearly opposite meaning the same) meaning to another word. as another word.

This week, we are going to look at synonyms for one of the most overused verbs in children’s writing... ‘said’ At the same time, we are also actually going to be identifying pairs of antonyms (in terms of volume)… quietest loudest

We are going to play Spelling Hangman. Can you and your partner guess the ‘said’ synonym used in these direct speech sentences? They will either be very quiet, or very loud ‘said’ synonyms. Try and use the spoken words within the inverted commas as a clue. _ _ _ _ _ _ When an incorrect letter is chosen, Oh no! press the ‘ Oh no! ’ button to add a part to the Hangman illustration.

“Where on earth have you been?” Click for the clue. _________ the worried mother frantically. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e c e Oh no! a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

“I can tell you the secret code word,” Click for the clue. _________ the international spy. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ m u r Oh no! a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

“Argh! A spider!” _________ the terrified man Click for the clue. as he jumped up onto his chair. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e Oh no! a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

“I’ve just seen a strange figure!” _________ Click for the clue. the shaking girl from behind his cupped hands. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e Oh no! a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

“I’ve won the lottery!” _________ the ecstatic Click for the clue. old man as he tried to catch his breath. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e Oh no! a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

“Mum, he’s pinching me crisps!” _________ Click for the clue. the miserable young boy from the back seat. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Oh no! a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

“You’ve not managed to drop your drink again, Click for the clue. have you?” _________ the aggravated father. _ _ _ _ _ _ Oh no! a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

“I can’t seem to get my words out today,” Click for the clue. _________ the confused teacher. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ e t Oh no! a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Here are your spelling words for this week. bellowed whispered screeched murmured squealed breathed shrieked sighed squawked muttered