Waking Up to Wonder: Poetic Expressions and Personal Narratives · Term 1

Expanding Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms

Students will explore synonyms and antonyms for common adjectives and verbs related to nature and daily activities to enrich their writing.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between synonyms that have subtle differences in connotation.
  2. Construct sentences using precise synonyms to convey specific meanings.
  3. Evaluate how replacing a common word with a more specific synonym impacts a sentence's meaning.

CBSE Learning Outcomes

NCERT: English-7-Vocabulary-BuildingNCERT: English-7-Synonyms-Antonyms
Class: Class 4
Subject: English
Unit: Waking Up to Wonder: Poetic Expressions and Personal Narratives
Period: Term 1

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Stations Rotation

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35–55 min

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25–45 min

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