Shades of Meaning
Materials:
Markers
Paint Strip Samples
Directions:
In the first "shade" students should select a word that is highly overused. They can then select three synonyms of the word to write in the remaining shades. Creating an anchor chart with students' paint strip samples can serve as an excellent resource to display in the classroom.
Run, Dash, Sprint, Jog
Funny, Witty, Hilarious, Silly
Markers
Paint Strip Samples
Directions:
In the first "shade" students should select a word that is highly overused. They can then select three synonyms of the word to write in the remaining shades. Creating an anchor chart with students' paint strip samples can serve as an excellent resource to display in the classroom.
Run, Dash, Sprint, Jog
Funny, Witty, Hilarious, Silly