Subject: English Language
Class: Primary 2
Topic: Grammar – Making Sentences with Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms
Week: 4
Term: Third Term
Duration: 40 minutes
A. Lesson Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Define synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms.
Give examples of each.
Use synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms correctly in sentences.
Distinguish between the three terms in use.
B. Instructional Materials
Word flashcards
Chart showing examples of synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms
Pictures for sentence building
Whiteboard and marker
C. Lesson Content
1. Definition of Terms
A. Synonyms
Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meanings.
Example: Happy and Joyful
More Examples:
| Word | Synonym |
|---|---|
| Big | Large |
| Fast | Quick |
| Begin | Start |
Sample Sentences:
She is a happy girl.
She is a joyful girl.
B. Antonyms
Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.
Example: Hot and Cold
More Examples:
| Word | Antonym |
|---|---|
| Tall | Short |
| Fast | Slow |
| Clean | Dirty |
Sample Sentences:
The water is hot.
The water is cold.
C. Homonyms
Homonyms are words that sound the same or are spelled the same but have different meanings.
Example: Bat (an animal) and Bat (used in games)
More Examples:
| Word | Meaning 1 | Meaning 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bark | The sound a dog makes | The outer part of a tree |
| Bank | A place to keep money | The side of a river |
| Watch | A time-telling device | To look at something |
Sample Sentences:
I wear a watch on my wrist.
I like to watch cartoons.
D. Class Activities
Activity 1: Word Match
Pupils match given words with their correct synonyms, antonyms, or homonyms using flashcards.
Activity 2: Fill in the Blanks
Pupils fill in sentences using correct synonyms, antonyms, or homonyms.
Activity 3: Build a Sentence
Pupils choose a word and make two different sentences showing its meaning as a homonym.
E. Evaluation (Assessment)
Ask pupils the following questions:
What are synonyms? Give one example.
What are antonyms? Give one example.
What are homonyms? Give one example.
Use the word “watch” in two different sentences.
Write one synonym and one antonym of the word “fast.”
F. Assignment
Match the words in Column A with their correct synonyms in Column B:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| Happy | Start |
| Begin | Big |
| Large | Joyful |
Write two sentences using the word “bark” with different meanings.
G. Conclusion
Synonyms are words with the same meaning.
Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
Homonyms are words that sound or look the same but have different meanings.
We use them to make our speaking and writing more interesting and clear.
