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Skate

For Students K - 1st
In this opposites worksheet, students study 4 pictures of skates, and read the word description. Students complete 4 sentences, filling in the correct descriptive word.
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Snake

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this opposites worksheet, students study 4 pictures and word labels. There are 2 sets of opposite pairs. Students complete 4 sentences with an appropriate descriptive word.
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Boat

For Students K - 1st
In this opposites worksheet, students see 4 pictures of boats, each with word labels. The students complete 4 sentences, tracing over the correct answer.
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Bone

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this opposites instructional activity, learners study 4 pictures with descriptive word labels. Students complete 4 sentences, choosing from one of the opposite pairs.
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Twig

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this opposites worksheet, students study 4 pictures of twigs, each with an adjective label. Students complete 4 sentences with the correct word.
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Gate

For Students K - 1st
For this opposites worksheet, learners study 4 pictures of gates, each with adjective labels. Students complete 4 sentences, choosing the correct describing word for each picture. Learners trace the provided answer.
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Tie

For Students K - 1st
In this worksheet, students read and examine 4 pictures of ties with describing words. Students finish 4 sentences with the correct adjective.
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Tulips Tracing the Opposites

For Students K - 1st
In this tulips activity, students see 4 flowers with adjectives that describe them. Students complete 4 sentences about the flowers, tracing the provided endings.
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Eel

For Students K - 1st
For this adjective worksheet, students see 4 pictures of eels with word labels. There are 2 sets of opposite adjectives. Students complete 4 sentences about the pictures.
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Opposites

For Teachers 1st
First graders discover opposites in books, songs and discussions. They are read a story about opposites and discuss some opposites they are aware of in their life.
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Opposites

For Teachers 1st
First graders take a picture walk through of the big book "Moonbear's Books" and make predictions on what they think is happening. Echo read to check predictions. Students generate words that are opposites on chart paper.
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Antonym Awareness

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders consider the definition of antonym and go through several examples as a class. They play a game of matching antonyms with each other. They complete and assessment sheet.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Antithesis

For Students 9th - 10th
This slideshow lesson focuses on antithesis; it defines it and explains its uses: to acknowledge the complexity of the situation, to emphasize contrast, and to create a balance between opposites.
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Quia

Quia: All About Antonyms

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Matching, concentration and flash cards to help with understanding antonyms. Word search is also an option, but doesn't appear to connect with antonyms. Words appropriate to upper elementary.
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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Taoism and the Arts of China

For Students 9th - 10th
Chinese art is often used to depict the religion of Taoism. In addition to many images, there are also lesson plans for all ages.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: What's Another Word For? What's the Opposite Of?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Check out these creative ways to teach students about synonyms and antonyms. Features a great list of ideas for teachers to include in their lesson plans.
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College Claparede (Switzerland)

English Exercises Online: Antonym

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Match these sixteen words with their antonyms.
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Quia

Ixl Learning: Absolute Value

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Brush up on your math skills relating to absolute value then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
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PBS

Pbs: Additive Inverse

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This animated Math Shorts video from the Utah Education Network explains the term additive inverse and provides several examples that demonstrate the concept. In the accompanying classroom activity, students create equations and solve...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Classroom Posters: Pbs Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Print and post a set of 13 early childhood posters to support your young learners. From counting 1-10, to identifying feelings, to naming the days of the week, you can leverage these PBS KIDS posters at Circle Time in Centers, and to...
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Simple Formula Poem: Dueling Haikus

For Students 9th - 10th
This writing prompt generator provides possible topics for students to write two haiku poems using opposite topics; therefore, "dueling haikus."
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Kidport

Kidport: Antonyms

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
This site has a five question quiz from Kidport that offers immediate feedback on each question. Elementary pairs of words like cloudy and sunny, good and bad.
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Other

Spelling Police: Paradox

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational site that provides the definition for and some examples of paradox.
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Quia

Quia: Awesome Antonyms Match Up

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Match up pairs of antonyms using a concentration, simple matching or flashcard approach. Site claims that over 90 pairs are used, so multiple plays are possible.