Lesson Title  The Antonym Challenge

Author(s) Name Carolyn Greenlee and Lisa Havely
School Name(s) Rush Strong School and Dandridge Elementary
 
 

Grades	Grade Level 3-4
Subjects	Reading

Overview In this lesson three classes will participate in and use ICQ communications for the exchange of antonyms.
Time Frame   One 20-30 minute lesson
 

Objectives
In this lesson, students will:

• Practice keyboard skills
• Identify an antonym for a given word
• Enhance dictionary and thesaurus skills

 

• Software Used in this Lesson

Microsoft® Word
ICQ Communication (free download)  

• Other Technology Used in this Lesson

Teacher and students in each class will compile a list of 10 words to be given to the other classes.  A student will type words on ICQ chat to other classes requesting that they reply with the correct antonym.  The first class to respond with the correct antonym gets to give out next word.  Keep working until all lists have been used.  Each student may use dictionary or thesaurus if needed.  The class that uses all words on list first is the winner.

National Standards Addressed by this Lesson

• Improved student achievement through the use of technology as a tool to enhance the reading curriculum.

• All primary grade students will achieve world class standards.
• State of the art technology will be used to improve curriculum.
• Develop a reading vocabulary utilizing sight words, phonetic and structural analysis, and context.
• Learn to locate and recognize sources of information including technological tools.

For additional relevant information, visit the following Web sites:

Title1: ICQ
URL1: http://www.mirabilis.com
Description1:  Download site for free ICQ communication software.
 

Author(s) Contact Information

Names:  Carolyn Greenlee and Lisa Havely
E-Mail Address: greenleec@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us   or
Havelyl@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us

School Home Page URL:
Dandridge Elementary http://207.125.93.3/des.htm

Rush Strong School http://207.125.93.3/rss.htm

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