Vocabulary Builder Course 1

Lesson 31:

Activity Lesson Plans

Introduction
Students have learned vocabulary words in context by reading about the Nineteenth Amendment. Before students begin the activity, you might have them visit http://www.pbs.org/stantonanthony and click on Resources to learn more about Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

Lesson Description
Students will put their vocabulary knowledge into action by playing a game of Concentration. Students can choose to be timed while they play this game. To get directions, they can click on the How to Play button. Score will be kept as the game is played.

Instructional Objectives

1. Students will recall the meanings of words to make correct matches.
2. Students will practice identifying words from their synonyms and antonyms.

Student Web Activity Answers
circulate: a synonym for distribute
daunting: a synonym for discouraging
derisive: mocking, ridiculing, or making fun of something
dispute: an antonym for agree
motivate: to move to action
proposition: a proposal, offer, or suggestion
radical: an antonym for conservative
reprimand: to scold severely or formally
stratagem: clever plan, trick, or scheme designed to gain a goal
unwavering: not changing or hesitating

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