This week in LA we are preparing for the big week of SBA testing(April 10, 11, 12). Just like you go to volleyball practice or run laps at the track before a big race, we are warming up our brains for the big test. We have talked about the importance of filling in the circles in your answer book completely (full moons, no half moons, scrambled eggs or donut holes). We also have talked about following directions completely and how to take words from a question and use those words in your answer. It is also important to always make an educated guess on a question and never leave an answer blank.
Another thing that is important to know is the difference between synonym, antonym and homonym.
A synonym is a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language, for example shut is a synonym of close.
An antonym is a word opposite in meaning to another (e.g., bad and good).
A homonym is when each of two words have the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling (e.g., to, too, and two).
A fun game to play that helps you practice the difference between the three is Word Frog.
Have fun playing and remember to start getting lots of sleep so you are well rested for the upcoming week.
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