Using a Thesaurus to Choose Words
Use a thesaurus to find synonyms and extend vocabulary choices, selecting the most appropriate word based on context, connotation, and register
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When your child is writing and wants a better word than the one they first thought of, can they use a thesaurus and pick the right synonym for the context — not just any word that means something similar?
Use a thesaurus to find synonyms and extend vocabulary choices, selecting the most appropriate word based on context, connotation, and register
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- Use a thesaurus to find three alternatives for overused words in own writing
- Select the most appropriate synonym from thesaurus options based on context and tone
- Explain why one synonym is more suitable than another for a specific sentence
“When your child is writing and wants a better word than the one they first thought of, can they use a thesaurus and pick the right synonym for the context — not just any word that means something similar?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- English
- Domain
- Vocabulary
- Age range
- Ages 10–11
Standards