UnderstandingHAS...

By:Bianca CarterOctober 7, 2010

Materials Needed

1. Scratch sheet of paper (to take notes)2. Sharpened pencils

3. A set of headphones (for individual computers to hear videos)

4. A ready to learn BRAIN!!!

What is HAS?

HAS is an acronym (or word) designed to help you understand and remember the meaning of Homonyms, Antonyms, and

Synonyms.

Standard 1-3: The student will learn to read by applying appropriate skills and

strategies.

Indicators: 1-3.5 Understand the relationship between two or more words (including synonyms,

antonyms, and homonyms).

How does this fit into our education?

Objectives:

1. You will understand the similarities and differences in HAS.

2. You will be able to identify examples of HAS.3. You will be able to use HAS accurately in

sentences.4. You will be able to observe others using HAS and

you will be able to identify them.

H...The H in HAS stands for Homonyms.

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Homonym- is defined as being

one or more words spelled and

pronounced alike but different in

meaning.

Homonym Example

Pool

This word can mean two different things when being used.

1. Pool of wateror

2. The game of pool

Homonyms in a Sentence

Would you like to play a game of pool with me?

Let's go swimming in the pool!

Homonym Video

A...

The A in HAS stands for Antonym.

Antonym- is defined as being a word of opposite meaning

Antonym Example

Left and Right

Left and right are the opposites of each other.

Antonyms In A Sentence

Do we turn left or right?

My house is on the right, not the left.

Antonym Video

S..

The S in HAS stands for synonym.

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Synonym- is defined as being one of two or more words in the same

language which have the same or very nearly same meaning.

Synonym Example

Sick and ill

Sick and ill both mean that a person is not feeling well.

Synonyms In A Sentence

Are you sick?

I'm feeling ill today.

Synonym Video

Review

In this lesson we have learned the concepts of HAS!

HAS is...

Homonyms- words that are spelled and pronounced alike but have different meanings.

Antonyms- words that are the opposite of other words.Synonyms- words that have the same meaning as other words.

Where will we go from here?

Now that we have learned about Homonyms, Antonyms, and Synonyms we will be able to add more

words to our wide range of vocabulary words.

We will also be able to write more complex things that include descriptions, comparisons, and originality.

We will sound smart and look smart when talking to others using our new skills.

Your Turn!!!

Now that you have mastered these skills in this lesson, its time for you to have some individual

practice for HOMEWORK!!!

It is important to do homework because you will be tested on this FRIDAY!

Complete the handout in your homework folder about HAS tonight, and bring it back tomorrow with all answers correct and

get a surprise!

CitationsVideos Discovery Education. (2006).Choosing the Right Homonym [Video Segment]. Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/

100% Educational Videos. (1999).Review [Video Segment]. Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/

Scholastic. (2007).Tobey or Consequences [Video Segment]. Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/

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