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Developing Vocabulary - Synonyms - Shades of Meaning Templates

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Develop pupils’ understanding of synonyms and expand pupils’ vocabulary choices using this ‘shades of meaning’ template. Pupils can record words with similar meanings on the worksheet, exploring how the words can alter or improve the information given to the reader.

The worksheet includes two shades of meaning templates. A selection of words that are often overused is also included to use with the worksheet.

What is included in this resource?

  • shades of meaning worksheet
  • word cards
  • teacher notes, with guidance on how the resource could be used in the classroom

What is a synonym?

Synonyms are words with the same or a similar meaning. The words fast, speedy and rapid are synonyms of the word quick.



  • shades of meaning worksheet
  • word cards
  • teacher notes with guidance on how the resource could be used
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