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Explore synonyms in your English Language Arts classroom with printable synonyms worksheets, board games, and more to help elementary students build their vocabulary.

These teacher-created resources help students define what a synonym is, find synonym examples, explore the difference between a synonym and an antonym, and learn new descriptive words to improve their writing. Download printable and digital resources for your reading centers and writing centers or to use in whole class or individual activities.

Has it been a while since you were teaching this part of the ELA curriculum? Our teacher team knows what it’s like to suddenly teach a brand-new grade level after years away, so we’ve put together a quick refresher on synonyms! Read on for a guide on what a synonym is, how we use them, and even how to pronounce this tricky word!

Synonym Definition

Let's get started with a kid-friendly definition: Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meanings. This makes them the opposite of antonyms (an antonym to antonyms, if you will!).

What Is a Synonym?

Let's face it: Your students are going to need more than just a definition to really understand what a synonym is.

These words are used in writing to avoid repeating the same word over and over again, making writing less repetitive and more interesting for the reader. Synonyms can also help us find more colorful ways of expressing things as they allow the writer to use a word that's more to the point.

For example, instead of using the word "happy" multiple times in a story, you could use synonyms like "joyful," "gleeful," or "ecstatic" to add variety and depth to your writing. Not only does this make the text more fun to read, but it also lets the reader know the level of a character's happiness.

How to Teach Synonyms And Why It's Important

Learning what a synonym is can help unlock a new level of descriptive writing for young students as they begin to experiment with word choice and explore shades of meaning.

For example, when students know that synonyms for cold include freezing and chilled, writing a story about their winter break goes from featuring repetitive sentences about being "cold" to a story filled with varied descriptions!

Learning synonyms is also an important feature of social and emotional learning as students learn various words to better express their feelings. Going beyond "sad or mad" to having more descriptive synonyms for their feelings has been shown to help students feel more in control of their emotions.

Types of Synonyms

As students are flexing their writing muscles and adding different and more descriptive words to their paragraphs and essays, they're going to encounter at least three different synonym types:

Absolute synonyms

Do you have students who tend to think in absolute terms with no room for grey areas? These synonyms will fit them well.

These are words that have the exact same meaning as each other, and they can be used interchangeably in any context. Examples include:

• "happy" and "joyful"
• "big" and "large"
• "small" and "tiny"

Near-synonyms

These words aren't quite the same in meaning, so they're not true synonyms. Still, they come in handy for writers as they learn to seek different words to express what they mean in writing. These words have similar meanings but may differ slightly in terms of intensity, connotation, or usage.

Examples of near-synonyms include:

• "pretty" and "beautiful"
• "angry" and "furious"
• "smart" and "intelligent"

Collocative synonyms

These words can be used interchangeably as synonyms but only in certain contexts or with certain words. Some examples of this are:

• "drink" and "beverage"
• "speak" and "talk"
• "run" and "sprint"

Ideas for Teaching Synonyms

Teaching synonyms this school year? The teachers who create the resources on the Teach Starter team have put together some favorite (and preferred!) tips for adding this component of the ELA standards to your lesson planning.

• Create a classroom word bank on your whiteboard or bulletin board to collect synonyms for common words as a whole class. Allow students to add suggestions throughout the school year.
• Introduce students to the thesaurus to learn where and how to look for fresh synonyms when writing.
• Provide students with a list of "ghost" words, and encourage them to use their new thesaurus skills to find replacements. This is a fun Halloween activity for your centers!
• Play word match synonym games.
• Provide students with copies of the local or school newspaper, and challenge them to circle as many synonyms as they can find for a list of common words you've listed on your whiteboard such as said, cold, and important.
• Divide students into small groups or pairs, and challenge your students to come up with a list of as many synonyms as they can think of for a word you have said. You can also use this activity to help students practice using antonyms!
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Synonym and Antonym Crossword Puzzle

Review vocabulary skills and boost your students’ knowledge of synonyms and antonyms with a crossword puzzle worksheet.

Synonyms- Printable Flashcards

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Vocabulary Builder: Synonym Worksheet

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Super Synonyms List

Boost your students’ vocabularies with a synonyms list to reference in their daily writing lessons.

Synonyms and Antonyms Quiz

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Which Pair Is It? Interactive Synonyms and Antonyms Activity

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Popcorn Synonyms and Antonyms - Interactive Sort

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Synonym and Antonym Instructional Slides

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Antonym or Synonym? Interactive Resource

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Synonym and Antonym Swap Worksheet

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Pick the Synonym - Self-Checking Interactive Activity

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Synonyms and Antonyms - Build a Sentence Interactive

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Shamrock Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheet

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Synonyms Are the Same! - Vocabulary Worksheets

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Practice using a thesaurus with a printable thesaurus anchor chart and differentiated practice worksheets.

Synonym Task Cards

Build vocabulary and recognition of synonyms with a set of Synonym task cards.

Synonyms Tarsia Puzzle

Have fun building vocabulary skills with a printable synonyms tarsia puzzle activity.

Synonyms and Antonyms - Worksheet Pack

Practice identifying and using synonyms and antonyms with five fun synonym and antonym worksheets.

Another Word for Very – Synonyms Word Wheel

Replace the word "very" in your students' writings by giving them a "wheely" good synonyms reference guide.

Synonyms - Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

Boost vocabulary skills with a fun synonym crossword puzzle.

Shopping for Synonyms - Worksheet

Go shopping for synonyms with a fun “Synonym Shop” color by code worksheet.

Daily Vocabulary Dive - Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheet

Give your students a daily dose of synonym and antonym review with a 5-day vocabulary warm-up worksheet.

Synonym Roll Sorting Center

Encourage your kids to take a bite out of language learning with our sweet “Synonym Roll” sorting activity.

Sort the Synonym Rolls Worksheets

Encourage your kids to take a bite out of language learning with our sweet “Synonym Roll” sorting worksheets.

St. Paddy's Synonyms - St. Patrick's Day Craft

Practice identifying and matching synonyms with a fun St. Patrick’s Day Craft Activity.

Daily Vocabulary Dive - Synonyms Worksheet

Give your students a daily dose of vocabulary practice with a five-day Synonym Review Worksheet.

Color By Code Worksheet - Synonyms and Antonyms

Reveal the hidden picture and practice using synonyms and antonyms with a vocabulary color-by-code worksheet.

My Book of Synonyms and Antonyms

Combat overused words in your students’ writings by having them build their very own book of synonyms and antonyms.

Seize the Synonym Active Game

Grab, snatch, and match synonyms with an active synonyms game.

Synonym Activity - Printable Puzzle Center

Print and assemble a set of synonym puzzles for your classroom reading centers.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

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Synonyms are words that have almost the same meaning. Synonyms and Antonyms. Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings . big large. open closed. Synonyms and Antonyms.  Tell whether each pair of words is made up by synonyms or antonyms . 1. agree - disagree

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Synonyms are words that have almost the same meaning. Synonyms and Antonyms Antonyms are words that haveoppositemeanings. big large open closed

Synonyms and Antonyms  Tell whether each pair of words is made up by synonyms or antonyms. 1. agree - disagree 2. cold - freezing 3. easy - difficult 4. day - night 5. dim - bright 6. bottom - top

Synonyms and Antonyms  Tell whether each pair of words is made up by synonyms or antonyms. 7. cold - hot 8. huge - gigantic 9. sphere - ball 10. windy - calm 11. noisy - quiet 12. unhappy - sad

Synonyms  Match the words with their synonyms. Move the clouds under the words. college tiny giggle fix school laugh repair small

Synonyms  Match the words with their synonyms. Move the clouds under the words. big happy error shy mistake timid cheerful large

Antonyms  Choose the correct matching term that means the opposite. Circle it. 1. beautiful a. ugly b. pretty c. unpleasant d. thin 2. neat a. narrow b. clean c. little d. messy 3. new a. incorrect b. modern c. horrible d. old 4. strong a. shallow b. buy c. weak d. boring 5. wide a. expensive b. messy c. small d. narrow

Antonyms  Choose the correct matching term that means the opposite. Circle it. 6. son a. sea b. daughter c. aunt d. father 7. high a. short b. pretty c. low d. weak 8. sea a. cloud b. land c. tree d. river 9. right a. sad b. ugly c. beautiful d. wrong 10. happy a. light b. dirty c. angry d. heavy

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APA Style The official American Psychological Association style website. See especially their  Handouts and Guides . Also check out the  APA Style Blog , a searchable resource where APA editors answer specific questions.

The Chicago Manual of Style Online Courtesy of the University of Minnesota Libraries, access the complete online version of the  Chicago Manual of Style for U of MN students, faculty, and staff.

IEEE Documentation Style From the University of Wisconsin–Madison Writing Center, a guide to the official style of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, often used in the fields of engineering and computer science.

Writing a Works Cited page in MLA A quick guide to writing Works Cited pages in MLA style. Also check out the  what's new in the eighth edition webpage.

National Library of Medicine (NLM)/International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (NCJME) Style This page contains sample references, as well as links to other resources on NLM/NCJME style.

General resources about why we cite

Tutorials on citing sources This website from the University of Minnesota Libraries features short tutorials on academic integrity and citations. It also includes information about citation managers.

Plagiarism...and how to avoid it! This presentation for new international students at the University of Minnesota offers an introduction to American academic expectations about plagiarism, showing examples of what is and is not plagiarism using the framework of the "What are you telling your readers?" handout below.

“What are you telling your readers?” This handout approaches citation from a reader’s perspective. Writers can use this resource as a crib sheet to assess whether they are accurately communicating who deserves credit for the words and ideas in their texts.

Quoting and Paraphrasing Sources Writers with the best of intentions nonetheless do not always know whether to quote or to paraphrase sources, and how to do so appropriately. This comprehensive resource from the Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison helps writers address this common problem.

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What is Project 2025? What to know about the conservative document

The 2025 Presidential Transition Project, more commonly known as 'Project 2025' has stirred controversy in recent weeks.

Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on July 13, and the start of the 2024 Republican National Convention just days later, the political playbook of Project 2025 adds yet another layer of discourse surrounding the GOP.

Trump has since claimed to know nothing about Project 2025 and "disagree with some of the things they’re saying, and some of the things they’re saying are absolutely ridiculous and abysmal," he wrote in a July 5 post on Truth Social . "Anything they do, I wish them luck, but I have nothing to do with them.”

Here's what we know about Project 2025.

What is Project 2025?

Project 2025 is a plan created by The Heritage Foundation to usher in the country's next conservative president, but whether or not that includes Trump is uncertain.

The conservative blueprint has policy recommendations that are divided into four pillars, according to a Heritage Foundation article : a policy agenda, a personnel database known as the "Conservative LinkedIn," Presidential Administration Academy training, and a playbook for the first 180 days of the next Administration in an effort that the organization claims will "pave the way for an effective conservative Administration."

What are the key highlights of Project 2025?

Some of the main proposals of the 900-page initiative drew concern among political groups, and as of now, there aren't many conservatives who have openly supported the idea. Per USA TODAY , here are some takeaways from Project 2025:

• Gut federal agencies, including the FBI
• Eliminate the Department of Education
• Require public high school students to take a military entrance assessment
• Ban on abortion drugs nationwide
• Overtake policies like the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)

Who created Project 2025?

The Heritage Foundation , with the help of other conservative groups, introduced the roadmap and is the organization that created Project 2025. The people behind Project 2025 include Paul Dans and Spencer Chretien, who worked under the Trump administration and serve as directors of the effort. Dans was Trump's former chief of staff at the Office of Personnel Management, while Chretien was the former special assistant to Trump and associate director of Presidential Personnel.

When was Project 2025 released?

Project 2025 was published in April 2023, according to USA TODAY. A conservative commentary piece by the Associate Director Spencer Chretien outlined the initiative in January 2023, stating that "It’s past time to lay the groundwork for a White House more friendly to the right."

What have Democrats said about Project 2025

The plan faced a wave of criticism by President Joe Biden, who said in a video posted to X that "Project 2025 will destroy America." Democrats, such as Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), have also called it a "playbook for authoritarianism." The 920-page plan was created by The Heritage Foundation , a conservative think tank. Several key figures involved in Project 2025 also worked in Trump's first administration .

Why is Project 2025 important?

This blueprint has become a major talking point among left- and right-wing supporters. Regarding the goal of Project 2025, The Heritage Foundation said that "With the right conservative policy recommendations and properly vetted and trained personnel to implement them, we will take back our government." Project 2025 is a wish list for conservative policies, that, if successful, could sway the opinions of voters this November, USA TODAY reported.