Grade 2 - The U.S. Civil war

The U.S. Civil War 4A | Abraham Lincoln 65

Use an Antonyms activity for follow-up. Directions: You have heard

that the word expand means to grow and become bigger. The

word shrink is an antonym, or opposite, of the word expand. To

shrink means to become smaller. I am going to read descriptions

of several situations. If I describe something getting bigger, say,

“That is an example of expand.” If I describe something getting

smaller, say, “That is an example of shrink.”

1. Joanna’s birthday balloons are starting to lose their air. (That
   is an example of shrink.)


2. Billy asked his parents if they would increase his allowance.
   (That is an example of expand.)


3. Sally’s blue jeans fresh out of the dryer were so tight she had
   trouble zipping them up. (That is an example of shrink.)


4. The amount of snow seems to be less and less every year.
   (That is an example of shrink.)

 Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day