Ideas and Resources:
A selection of synonyms for particular words to encourage children to use a range of vocabulary in their writing.
- Synonym Pairs - A fabulous way of helping children to learn about synonyms.
- Synonyms worksheet
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Write a word in the central shape, and the children should then
find lots of synonyms. Contributed by Paul Litten. - Synonyms and Antonyms - Team game in which children find synonyms and antonyms of words. Also encourages use of a thesaurus.
- Synonyms, Antonyms and Homonyms - A handy activity sheet that helps children to review three different Literacy concepts. Contributed by Leanne Usher.
- Synonyms, Antonyms and Homonyms
- A Powerpoint presentation to use when teaching children about synonyms, antonyms and homonyms! Contributed by Leanne Usher. - Synonyms
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A wonderful set of resources which make an enjoyable practical
activity. Children have to sort the words into groups to make
sets of synonyms. Contributed by Maureen Rice. - Syns and Ants - A fun game to revise understanding of synonyms and antonyms.
- Anthony Antonym - Develop your children's understanding of antonyms with this excellent idea!
- Using a Thesaurus - A worksheet which encourages children to use a thesaurus to find synonyms.
 Synonyms Poster |
 Antonyms Poster |
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Synonym Display Vocabulary:
A selection of synonyms for particular words to encourage children to use a range of vocabulary in their writing.
 Warm |
 Cold |
 Big |
 Small |
 Say (Present Tense) |
 Go (Present Tense) |
 Went (Past Tense) |
