Searching for Similarities - Part 4: Synonyms and Shades of Meaning

Explore the small differences in the meanings of synonyms in this interactive tutorial. Join Gemma as she compares, orders, and chooses synonyms based on their shades of meaning.

This is part 4 of a 4-part series. Click below to view parts 1, 2, and 3:
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 1
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 20 Minute(s)
Keywords: English Language Arts, vocabulary, synonyms, word relationships, shades of meaning, similarities, context, compare synonyms, order synonyms, English, Language Arts, ELA, interactive, tutorials, e learning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials for Language Arts - Grades K-5

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Determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues in this interactive tutorial. Join Gemma as she uses synonyms as clues to figure out what words mean in the observations of her family.

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Identify adjectives and synonyms in this interactive tutorial. Join Gemma as she observes similarities and records her observations using describing words that have similar meanings.

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