In the receptive task, the picture with word stimulus is displayed and the student matches one of the four words that matches the stimulus. (E.g. what is another word for accurate? A) Happy B) Late C) True D) Correct)

In the expressive task, the picture with word stimulus is displayed and the student states his answer verbally (E.g. what is another word for almost?)

The pro version of the app and the ALL words in- app program include all the above categories however each category can be purchased separately as well. The users can try the free light version of the app with a few examples of each category and activity.

Connection to Common Core Standards

Antonyms (K-5)

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.5b   Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.5   With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.5   With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.5   Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.345.5   Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5c   Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.5c   Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words.

Synonyms (K-5)

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.5d   Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs describing the same general action (e.g.,   walk, march, strut, prance ) by acting out the meanings.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.5d   Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs differing in manner (e.g.,   look, peek, glance, stare, glare, scowl ) and adjectives differing in intensity (e.g., large, gigantic) by defining or choosing them or by acting out the meanings.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.5b   Distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs ( e.g.,toss , throw, hurl ) and closely related adjectives (e.g.,   thin, slender, skinny, scrawny ).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.5c   Distinguish shades of meaning among related words that describe states of mind or degrees of certainty (e.g.,   knew, believed, suspected, heard, wondered ).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5c   Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.5c   Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words.

Definitions (K-5)

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.4   Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.12345.4   Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on   grade level reading and content , choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.123.4a   Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.5b   Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a  duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.6   Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal spatial and temporal relationships (e.g.,   After dinner that night we went looking for them ).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.6   Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (e.g.,   wildlife, conservation,   and endangered when discussing animal preservation).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.6   Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g.,   however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition ).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.4   Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.4   Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.4   Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.4   With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.1.4   Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.4   Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.345.4   Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a   grade level topic or subject area .
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.2   Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2b   Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.45.2b   Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.45.2d   Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.

Multiple Meanings (K-5)

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.4   Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.4a   Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing  duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.12345.4   Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on   grade level reading and content , choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.

Idioms (3-5)

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.345.5   Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.5a   Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases in context (e.g.,   take steps ).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.45.5b   Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.4   Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.4   Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.