Antonym Clues in Debate Speeches

Start with the synonym and antonym sheets, which name the signal words, then move to the journal. Use the route puzzle as a self checking review.

Use antonym clues in debate speech lines to define words like parsimonious and tenacious. An antonym clue gives a word's opposite nearby, often after a signal such as unlike, but or rather than, so the bold word means the reverse of the clue. The directions on the page read: Each sentence comes from a student debate speech. Circle the signal word or phrase, underline the antonym clue, then circle the letter of the meaning of the bold word. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade context clues, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.

The writer gives the meaning again in other words, often after or, that is or in other words. Workers had to excavate, that is, dig out, the canal. Synonym Clues in History Articles practices this.

There is no direct clue, so the reader uses details in the passage to work out the meaning. Context Clues in an Expedition Journal includes inference with definition, synonym, antonym and example clues.

Each box has a sentence with an antonym clue and two meanings. The correct meaning names the next box, and the right route visits every box once, so students can check their own work.