Shades of Meaning

Which shade is enraged? Which shade is upset?

They are all blue, but are they all the same?

Kids, you will use this blog post to guide you through today's project!

Shades of Meaning, what does that mean? Well, we know that words that are related are often called synonyms, but do they mean exactly the same thing? I think NOT! You know how it feels to be annoyed, and you also know what it means to be upset or FURIOUS. These feelings are not the same, but they are related. Look up at the red? Which shade feel furious?

Today, you and your group will discuss words that are related. Use the models in this post to keep you on track.

Part One: Discuss it. Order it. Justify it.

 Your group will receive:

• Word cards for sorting (One set for the group)
• Order/Justify It sheets: one for each person in the group.
• a few extra sheets, j.i.c.  Mistakes happen!

1.First, set up the Most and Least cards. 

2. Place the word cards in a row, between the Most and Least cards, so that they are flat and all can read them.

3. Start discussing and moving the cards.  

4. Justify, using definitions to help.

Remember, discuss first, write last!

After the discussion, fill out the Order it/Justify it sheet. It might look something like this:

Remember, cross-outs are o.k.! You may change your mind!

When your group is done, place all of the materials, including your finished sheet, inside the bag!

Listen for the music! We will share out and then move on to part two: PicCollage It!

Part II: PicCollage it!

1.Open PicCollage App

2.Take a picture of the new Order it/ Justify it

3. Set it as the background.

4. Ask a team expert for help.

5. Know your words. Look up words you don't know. Use your team to help.

6.Take a selfie to justify each word. What does glare look like? What about observe?

7. Add text to get your word on the page.  You can use word art to add meaning to your word creation.

8. The least intense word goes at the bottom. The most intense word goes at the top.

9. Add your selfies.  Place your "glare" selfie next to the "glare" word art.

As you can see, I had some trouble with the doodle tool. What could I have done differently? Are the words too small? Could my photos be more expressive?

Want to get the most possible points? Use this to guide you.

• I can  justify my word order. I know what the words mean and can defend my choices ( I will be asking you to discuss your choices)  : 60 pts.
• I include an expressive selfie for each word: 30
• I use PicCollage App features to create and communicate word meaning( see how the word "scream" looks different than "whisper"): 10 pts

Finished early and want more points?

-Use the app to create a new Pic Collage.

Create a  PicCollage story that includes as many words as you can.

Your story must include complete sentences that justify your word choice.

Add pictures, selfies and GIFs to add meaning and context.

Remember, if you cant' justify it, it shouldn't be there!