Rhythm and Rhyme: Poetry and Wordplay · Vocabulary & Language

Word Choice and Nuance

Exploring how synonyms can have different shades of meaning and impact.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why might a writer choose the word 'stroll' instead of 'walk'?
  2. 2How do prefixes and suffixes change the intensity of a word?
  3. 3How does context help us determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Writing - Grade 3ON: Reading - Grade 3
Grade: Grade 3
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: Rhythm and Rhyme: Poetry and Wordplay
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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