Session 9 : Opposite words

Introduction Activity (35 minutes)

Objective:
To introduce opposite words and build foundational knowledge through writing, reading, and discussing them.

Discussion & Explanation
Start by asking the students if they know what opposite words are.
Explain that opposite words are pairs of words with opposite meanings, and they are used to compare things or describe differences.

Write Opposite Word Pairs on the Board:
Write 10 opposite word pairs on the board, making sure each pair is familiar and simple for the students to understand.

Example Words on the Board:

• Big / Small

• Fast / Slow

• Tall / Short

• Hot / Cold

• Up / Down

• Heavy / Light

• Left / Right

• Open / Closed

• Day / Night

• Happy /Sad

• High / Low

• Long / Small

• Above / Below

• Higher / Lower

• Large / Tiny

• Huge / Little

Read and Explain the Words:
Read each pair aloud, and explain the meaning of each word. For example

• Big" means large in size, and "Small" means tiny or not large

• Fast" means quick, and "Slow" means taking time.

Ask the students to repeat each word after you and share examples of things around them that are big or small.

Group Activity

 Identifying Opposites in the Room:
After the explanation, ask the students to look around the room and try to find something that fits each opposite pair. 

For example, "Can anyone point to something big in the room?"

"Where do you see something small?"

Expected Outcome:
Students will understand the concept of opposites, and they will have learned the meanings of the words with real-life examples.

Main Activity (30 minutes)

Opposite Word Charades 

Objective:
To engage students physically and reinforce their understanding of opposite words through actions.

Instructions

Form teams: Divide the class into two teams.

Explain the Rules: One student from each team will act out a word, and the rest of the class will guess the opposite word.

For example, if a student acts out "big" by stretching their arms wide, the class must guess "small."

The acting student should not speak, only act using their body.

Give the Words: Use words from the opposite pairs on the board (Big, Small, Happy, Sad, etc.) to act out.

Take Turns: Rotate the acting student every time a word is guessed correctly. Teams will score a point for each correct guess.

Expected Outcome:
Students will actively participate in physical activities while reinforcing their understanding of opposite words.

Follow-Up Activity (20 minutes)

Opposite Word Matching 

Objective:
To enhance students' skills in identifying and matching opposite words in an interactive way.

Instructions:

Flashcards (Optional): If you have flashcards, you can use them for this activity. If not, you can write the words on small pieces of paper.

Pair the Students: Divide students into pairs and give each pair a set of opposite word cards (or you can have them come up to the board to match words written on the board).

Task: Each pair will work together to match opposite word pairs from the cards or from the board.

For example, they need to match "big" with "small," "hot" with "cold," and so on.

Check for Understanding: Walk around the room and assist if needed. After the activity, ask the students to read the pairs aloud and use them in simple sentences.

Review Question's/Assessment/Task (5 minutes)

• Write down 5 opposite word pairs from daily life and use them in sentences.

Expected Learning Outcome:

  Knowledge Building:  

• Students will understand the concept of opposite words and be able to identify common opposite pairs.

 Skill Building:

• Language Skills: Use opposite words in sentences.

• Social Skills: Engage in teamwork through group activities.

• Physical Engagement: Actively participate in activities that reinforce learning through movement.