Synonym Scale

As you move up the list, each word suggests more beauty.

Analyze Word Relationships A Synonym or Antonym Scale can help you think about how words relate to each other.

Beautiful is a stronger word than pretty to describe the way something looks. Where on the scale would you put the word cute?

This Synonym-Antonym Scale shows how the antonyms polite and rude relate.

Synonym-Antonym Scale

The words at opposite sides of the scale are antonyms.

Make Synonym-Antonym Scales Make a scale for each of these words from the selection. Use a thesaurus to help you collect words for the scales.

• 1. coward

• 2. wise

• 3. timid

• 4. clever

• 5. weep

ART

The dragon is a symbol in many cultures and stories.

• 1 Research Dragons With a partner, find art of dragons from different cultures.

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  • Study illustrations of dragons.

• 2 Share Ideas Answer these questions about the art and information you find. Then share your images and ideas with the rest of the class.

  • • How are the dragons the same and different?

  • • How does each dragon’s appearance show what it represents?

Throughout history, dragons have been important symbols.