Sleds and Synonyms

Corey Alkire

Tier 2

Lesson Plan

Sleds and Synonyms

Read with phonics and comprehend vocabulary

This lesson focuses on enhancing ELL students' reading and vocabulary skills using the story 'All Kinds of Sleds.' Through experiential and inquiry-based learning, students will engage in activities that extend their understanding of the text. This lesson is important as it helps students develop phonics skills and vocabulary comprehension, which are crucial for their language development.

Audience

Small group ELL students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Story: All Kinds of Sleds, Worksheet: Synonyms and Antonyms, and Writing Activity Instructions

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Briefly introduce the story 'All Kinds of Sleds.'
Discuss the main idea and ask students if they have ever used a sled.

Step 2

Reading Activity

5 minutes

Read the story 'All Kinds of Sleds' together.
Focus on pronunciation and understanding of key vocabulary.

Step 3

Synonyms and Antonyms Activity

4 minutes

Distribute the 'Synonyms and Antonyms' worksheet.
Ask students to brainstorm synonyms and antonyms for verbs in the story (e.g., slip, spin, rush).
Encourage students to share their ideas with the group.

Step 4

Writing Activity

3 minutes

Provide instructions for a short writing activity where students write a sentence using a new synonym or antonym they learned.
Allow students to share their sentences with the group.

Step 5

Closure

1 minute

Recap the new vocabulary learned.
Encourage students to think about how they can use these words in their daily conversations.

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Worksheet

Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheet

This worksheet helps students brainstorm both synonyms and antonyms for verbs in the story 'All Kinds of Sleds.'

List a synonym and an antonym for the verb 'slip.'

Think of words that mean the same and the opposite of 'slip.'

List a synonym and an antonym for the verb 'spin.'

Think of words that mean the same and the opposite of 'spin.'

List a synonym and an antonym for the verb 'rush.'

Think of words that mean the same and the opposite of 'rush.'

Reading

Writing Activity Instructions

Instructions for a short writing activity where students use new vocabulary in sentences.

Write a sentence using a synonym or antonym you learned today. Try to make it related to sleds or winter activities. Share your sentence with the group.