In the preparation of this blog, I had many topics in mind that I find important for elementary children. I thought that I would make the most benefit for the readers of this blog to focus on language arts, and how it can make a difference in many students of the grade level that I have chosen. My academic background is at the elementary level of education which ranges from K-3rd graders as a student teacher, a volunteer, an internship, and as a substitute teacher. I would love to learn more about other grade levels as well as the new technology that is out there to assist the teachers and their students to learn the necessary skills as well as the topics of interest to reach for their goals of acquiring knowledge for their future. I would like to acquire a portfolio that includes experience and education for special diverse learners.
In this first post, I would like to introduce a hypothetical unit on Synonyms and Antonyms for a second grade class of students who need to learn the basics on this language arts' topic. I will provide a few objectives that I would have regarding this issue at the end of the introduction of this unit. In the following weeks, I will continue to develop this learning opportunity for these second graders.
1. Students will be able to define Synonyms and Antonyms, and know the difference between them.
2. Students will be able to list at least 3 examples of Synonyms and Antonyms.
3. Students will compare Synonyms to Antonyms, and list 3 examples.
This is a starting point of what I would like to achieve within this unit of study. I look forward to my future posts, and welcome any comments, opinions, and advice on this blog so that every reader including myself learn and grow as an educator, student, and lifelong learner.
During the learning process, there needs to be an evaluation of what the students actually learn from my unit of Synonyms and Antonyms. I have to form an assessment to test my students' knowledge, and measure what they need to know before the next lesson or if reteaching is needed. The second graders will find similar test items to the ones below.
1. True or False: Synonyms are words that have the same definition. Antonyms are words that are defined as opposites.
2. In the following list, circle which are Synonyms?
truth, lie
good, bad
approve, deny
light, dark
sunny, cloudy
3. Match the words in list A to the words in list B by drawing a line to each other's Antonym.
List A List B
1. Sun Pass
2. Boy Truth
3. Fail Moon
4. Adult Girl
5. Work Child
6. Lie Play
Students should also be able to form sentences or answer open ended statements or questions. The following test item will be in essay form.
Define the words Synonym and Antonym. Then list at least three examples of each.
I like the way you put a measurable outcome in your objectives. Doing that helps the teacher know when the objective is mastered.
ReplyDeleteThank You, Carmen for your comment. I wanted to make sure that my outcomes were measurable to help the students and the teacher understand when learning was mastered.
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