This teaching slides resource introduces synonyms as words that have the same or similar meaning. Clear examples, such as big/enormous, funny/hilarious, begin/start and make/create, show how synonyms help make writing more interesting, avoid repeating the same word and choose more precise words. “Synonyms in action” slides compare pairs of sentences to show how a stronger synonym can create a clearer picture.
The practice slides follow an I Do, We Do, You Do structure, moving from teacher modelling to guided and then independent practice. They finish with a synonym match and a “Stronger choices” task, which replaces everyday words with more powerful synonyms.
What’s included:
Introductory slides on what synonyms are and why we use them
Example slides showing synonyms in action within sentences and pairs of synonyms, with prompts to think of other similar words
8 practice slides to choose a synonym for a bold word, pick your own synonym, match words in a synonym match and make stronger choices for everyday words