180 Early Asian Civilizations: Supplemental Guide 9A | Chinese Writing and the Invention of Paper
Use an Antonyms activity for follow-up. Directions: You have heard
that the word durable means strong and long-lasting. The word
fragile is an antonym, or opposite, of the word durable. Fragile means
delicate or easily broken. I am going to read several sentences. If
I describe something that is strong and long-lasting, say, “That is
durable.” If I describe something that is delicate, say, “That is fragile.”- a glass cup
- That is fragile.
- an irrigation canal made to hold a lot of water
- That is durable.
- bubble floating in the sky
- That is fragile.
- a city with stone walls.
- That is durable.
- the wing of a butterfly
- That is fragile.
- [Invite students to think of an example of something that is durable
and something that is fragile. Remind students that fragile is the
antonym—or opposite—of durable.]
Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day