Grade 2 - The U.S. Civil war

142 The U.S. Civil War 10A | Ulysses S. Grant

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

that a defeat is a failure to win. The word win is an antonym, or

opposite, of the word defeat. To win means to be successful at

something. I am going to read several sentences. If I describe

something that is a failure to win, say, “That is a defeat.” If I

describe something that is successful, say, “That is a win” and

clap your hands.

1. Will beat his opponent at checkers. (That is a win.)


2. Lilly missed making the goal for her soccer team. (That is a
   defeat.)


3. Janet made a basket at the very last minute, leading her team
   to victory. (That is a win.)


4. Robert made the lowest score in the video game against his
   sister. (That is a defeat.)


5. Patrick ranked highest at the spelling bee. (That is a win.)


6. Danny lost the bike race against his friend. (That is a defeat.)

 Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day