Highlighting people in the past and present in all the amazing ways they embraced imagination: acting, singing, storytelling and writing
One common thread is The Power of words: The more we understand and build our vocabulary, the more fun we can have with expressing ourselves in song, stories, acting and poetry.
Creativity
- Danner Winner Kerst is from Belgium, and Danner is her stage name. She is a famous singer, primarily known in the UK, Europe, and Australia. WATCH
- Robert Mitchem was an American film actor, director, author, poet, composer, and singer from Bridgepoint, Connecticut. WATCH
- Buddy Holly is an American musician and singer-songwriter from Lubbock, Texas. WATCH
Biographies
- Shirley Ann Jackson (b.1946) She earned her doctorate from Massachusetts Institute of Technology as well as the first African American to received this degree. She is an American Physicist. Learn more
- Clarence Thomas (b.1948) A graduate of Yale University. Clarence Thomas is a US Supreme Court Justice. Learn more
- Thomas Paine (b.1737) was known for his pamphlet, “Common Sense.” Learn more
Homophone
A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different spelling and meaning.
1. Atmosphere
The atmosphere on the moon is very different than on earth.
The atmosphere was very dense inside the room.
2. Air
The air is very smoggy today.
The flute player played the piece with such air.
3. Band
The bands around Saturn are beautiful.
The Eagles were one of my favorite bands in high school.
4. Beat
He was able to beat the wrap.
He had to beat the jeans hard to get the dirt off of them.
5. Capital
Austin is the capital of Texas. the chief city of a state
His crime was worthy of capital punishment.
Antonyms
An Antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
1. Knowledge > Ignorance
His knowledge of the situation is astounding.
His ignorance of the situation is astounding.
2. Partial > Complete
That was only a partial piece of the evidence.
Please complete the assignment.
3. Permanent > Unstable
The doctor determined this would be her permanent state of mind.
The doctor said she is still unstable to be released from the hospital.
Synonyms
A Synonym is a word or phrase that means close to or exactly the same as another word.
1. Senseless > Absurd
This is a senseless accusation
This is an absurd accusation.
2. Sleepy > Drowsy
He was too sleepy to complete the assignment.
He was too drowsy to complete the assignment.
3. Intelligent > Brilliant
That is an intelligent idea.
That is a brilliant idea.
4. Cunning > Sharp
He was very cunning the way he handled the situation.
He was very sharp the way he handled the situation.
Until the next Fun with Words…
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