(Skkn 2023) some techniques for 12th graders at yen thanh 2 high school to effectively deal with synonym and antonym questions in the national high school graduation examination

SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NGHỆ AN TRƯỜNG THPT YÊN THÀNH SÁNG KIẾN KINH NGHIỆM Some techniques for 12th graders at Yen Thanh high school to effectively deal with synonym and antonym questions in the national high school graduation examination Môn/ Lĩnh vực: Tiếng Anh Người thực hiện: Võ Thị Thanh Hoà Tổ: Ngoại ngữ Điện thoại: 0986.790.277 NĂM HỌC: 2022 - 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS PAGE PART 1: INTRODUCTION 1 Rationale Aims of the study PART 2: CONTENT I THEORETICAL BACKGROUND An overview of Synonyms and Antonyms 1.1 What are synonyms? 1.2 What are antonyms? Some principles of teaching Synonyms and Antonyms II PRACTICAL BACKGROUND Advantages Disadvantages III THE STUDY Methodology 5 1.1 Participants 1.2 Instrumentation 1.3 Data collection procedures Findings of the study 2.1.Reality of students‟ ability to synonyms and antonyms exercises in the researcher‟s school 2.2.Feasibility of motivating students through techniques to teach synonyms and antonyms tasks Solutions 3.1 Some important factors related to synonyms and antonym games 8 3.1.1 Rules of games 3.1.2 Interaction 3.1.3 Time limitation to tackle the games and show the results 3.1.4 Assessments 3.1.5 Selecting target synonyms and antonyms 3.1.6 Procedure 3.2 Some tips to help students effectively the synonym – antonym questions in the national high school graduation exam 3.2.1 Identify root words 3.2.2 Look for context clues 3.2.3 Use process of elimination 10 3.2.4 Pay attention to prefixes and suffixes 10 3.2.5 Use a thesaurus 10 3.2.6 Directly replace the given options on the underlined 11 3.3 Suggested techniques to teach synonyms and antonyms 11 3.3.1 Synonym/ Antonym Bingo Game 11 3.3.2 Synonym/antonym crosswords 12 3.3.3 Synonym/ Antonym matching game 13 3.3.4 Writing synonyms/ antonyms and passing around 14 3.4 Some samples 4.The survey on the urgency and the feasibility of the recommended solutions 15 35 4.1.The aim of the survey 35 4.2 The content and method of the survey 35 4.3 Respondents (survey subjects) 37 4.4.The survey results on the urgency and feasibility of the proposed solutions 38 4.4.1.The urgency of the proposed solutions 38 4.4.2.The feasibility of the proposed solutions 39 PART 3: CONCLUSION 41 Summary of the study 41 Limitations 41 Suggestions for further study 41 REFERENCES 43 APPENDICES 44 PART INTRODUCTION Rationale Practice demonstrates that vocabulary is the foundation of learning any new language for the goal of communication Learners will be unable to effectively communicate or convey their ideas unless they have a large vocabulary As a result, learning vocabulary becomes extremely essential for students It is true that students are hesitant to learn vocabulary, and because of this, students have difficulty taking tests, particularly the high school graduation examination Recently, an English test of the high school graduation examination has included 50 challenging questions ranging from simple to complicated form to check students‟ ability in four levels: recognition; understanding, low application and high application There are merely four questions in totally 50 questions relating to closest/opposite meaning of words/phrases However, as can be seen, in reading comprehensive questions, there are also some questions relating to this type If students are equipped with techniques on how to deal with this type of exercise, they can have better results in their tests, especially this examination The type of question "Find synonyms - antonyms” is relatively difficult and confusing in vocabulary lessons for students This significantly affects the results of the high school exam One of the greatest reasons for this situation is that students not have enough motivation doing this type of exercise When confronted with synonyms and antonyms in exam preparation, the majority of them become discouraged and uninterested Another cause for this is due to students‟ lack of a wide range of vocabulary from their early age As a result, they have a difficulty comprehending and guessing the meaning of vocabulary questions From the aforementioned fact, it is urgent for teachers to make discoveries and innovative methods to improve the overall quality of teaching in order to assist students in making significant progress in language practice in real-world situations thanks to a vast knowledge of vocabulary acquired during English classes More practically, it stimulates them to perform better on tests, particularly the National High School Graduation Examination That is the reason why the study was carried out, entitled „Some techniques for 12 graders at Yen Thanh high school to effectively deal with synonym and antonym questions in the national high school graduation examination‟ Aims of the study: The study aims at suggesting some techniques to motivate 12 th graders to participate actively in synonym and antonym activities, thereby helping them to effectively deal with synonym and antonym questions in the national high school graduation examination PART CONTENT I THEORETICAL BACKGROUND An overview of synonyms and antonyms 1.1 What are synonyms? Synonyms are words that have similar meanings, while antonyms are words that have opposite meanings In other words, synonyms are words that can be used interchangeably in a particular context, while antonyms are words that are opposites of each other in meaning For example, the words "happy" and "joyful" are synonyms, while the words "happy" and "sad" are antonyms Understanding synonyms and antonyms is important for vocabulary development, as it allows students to broaden their vocabulary and express themselves more precisely in both written and oral communication It is also a key skill tested in standardized exams, such as the National High School Graduation Examination A synonym is a word, morpheme, or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word, morpheme, or phrase in a given language For example, in the English language, the words begin, start, commence, and initiate are all synonyms of one another: they are synonymous The standard test for synonymy is substitution: one form can be replaced by another in a sentence without changing its meaning Words are considered synonymous in only one particular sense: For example, long and extended in the context long time or extended time are synonymous, but long cannot be used in the phrase extended family (Wikipedia) According to the language dictionary, synonyms are words that mean the same or are almost identical Synonyms divided into two categories are complete synonyms and incomplete synonyms The first type is words with exactly the same meaning, used equally and interchangeably in most cases The second type are words with the same meaning but still differ somewhat expressive shades (denoting emotions, attitudes ) or how to act When using these words, we have to consider the choice accordingly 1.2 What are antonyms? The term antonym (and the related antonymy) is commonly taken to be synonymous with opposite, but antonym also has other more restricted meanings Graded (or gradable) antonyms are word pairs whose meanings are opposite and which lie on a continuous spectrum (hot, cold) Complementary antonyms are word pairs whose meanings are opposite but whose meanings not lie on a continuous spectrum (push, pull) Relational antonyms are word pairs where opposite makes sense only in the context of the relationship between the two meanings (teacher, pupil) These more restricted meanings may not apply in all scholarly contexts, with Lyons (1968, 1977) defining antonym to mean gradable antonyms, and Crystal (2003) warning that antonymy and antonym should be regarded with care (Wikipedia) Antonyms are words with opposite meanings Similar to synonyms, we also have two types of antonyms that are complete antonyms and incomplete antonyms From the concepts mentioned above, there are some points we need to keep in mind as follows: Whether the words are considered synonymous or completely opposite, there are differences between them and cannot be used interchangeably in any case Therefore, besides teaching and learning the meaning of words, we need to pay attention to the context in which synonyms or antonyms can be used Some principles of teaching synonyms and antonyms Here are some principles for teaching synonyms and antonyms: *Start with basic vocabulary: Before teaching more advanced synonyms and antonyms, it is important to ensure that students have a strong foundation in basic vocabulary This can be done through various activities such as word matching exercises, picture-based vocabulary games, and reading comprehension tasks *Use context: Understanding the context in which a word is used is crucial for identifying synonyms and antonyms Teachers should provide examples of how different words can be used in different contexts and encourage students to look for contextual clues when identifying synonyms and antonyms *Provide visual aids: Using visual aids such as diagrams, flashcards, and mind maps can help students visualize relationships between words and remember them more effectively *Learn word families: Encouraging students to learn words in families (e.g happy, happiness, happier, happiest) can help them identify synonyms and antonyms more easily *Join active learning: Instead of simply providing students with a list of synonyms and antonyms, teachers should encourage students to actively engage with vocabulary through activities such as word games, writing exercises, and discussions *Encourage the use of a thesaurus: Introducing students to a thesaurus can help them expand their vocabulary and find synonyms and antonyms more easily Teachers should show students how to use a thesaurus effectively and encourage them to use it in their writing *Reinforce learning: Regularly reviewing and revisiting synonyms and antonyms is important for helping students retain new vocabulary Teachers should incorporate regular vocabulary quizzes, games, and activities into their lessons to reinforce learning II PRACTICAL BACKGROUND Advantages The practical situation of teaching and learning English synonyms and antonyms at Yen Thanh high schools is that teachers provide many exercises for students to practice, and students learn very hard to pass the final exam In order to ensure that students have a good grasp of English synonyms and antonyms, teachers often provide students with a variety of exercises that cover different aspects of synonyms and antonyms, such as identifying synonyms and antonyms in context, using synonyms and antonyms in sentences, and matching synonyms and antonyms with their definitions Students are often required to learn a large number of synonyms and antonyms and are expected to use them correctly in their written and spoken communication This can be a challenging task, but students are motivated to learn as passing the final exam is important for their academic and professional future As a result, both teachers and students work hard to ensure that students have a strong understanding of English synonyms and antonyms Disadvantages The practical situation of teaching and learning English synonyms and antonyms at Vietnamese high schools in general and at Yen Thanh high school in particular can present some disadvantages One of the main issues is that teachers may not have an effective teaching method for synonyms and antonyms, which can make it difficult for students to learn and retain the information Another issue is that students may struggle to remember the meaning of synonyms and antonyms in a monotonous way, especially if they are not exposed to English language and culture on a regular basis Furthermore, because Vietnamese and English have different cultural backgrounds, it can be hard for average-level students like Yen Thanh high school graders who mainly come from poor families to guess the real meaning of synonyms and antonyms, which can further complicate the learning process Finally, students may not be provided with suitable strategies to cope with synonyms and antonyms questions on standardized exams, such as the National High School Graduation Examination Overall, these factors can create a challenging learning environment for students and make it difficult for them to master English synonyms and antonyms III THE STUDY Methodology 1.1 Participants The subjects of the study were 72 students from class 12A8 and 12A11 of Yen Thanh high school including both male and female ones They participated in the study in 10 weeks from the beginning of the second semester of the school year 2021 – 2022 In my observation and assessment, their English proficiency at the beginning of the study was at the low level The techniques were used in the warm-up part of every lesson, and typically carried out for to 10 minutes to stimulate students After the activity, teacher summarized the games, gave marks or awarded small prizes to the winners to encourage them 1.2 Instrumentation In terms of study instruments, the researcher used two main kinds: questionnaires for the surveys and multiple choice tests Besides, class observations were also used to supplement the above instruments 1.3 Data collection procedures Firstly, the pre-questionnaire was administrated at the end of the first semester to measure „input motivation‟ and gather information about the reality of studying synonyms and antonyms The participants had one day to think carefully and give their answers After collecting the pre-questionnaire, the researcher taught the students in 10 weeks by using games as techniques to inspire students‟ studying synonyms and antonyms at the start of every lesson At the end of the study, the post-questionnaire was used to obtain the students‟ attitude towards this application and their motivation for learning English Apart from the questionnaires, class observations were made before and during the treatment Lastly, a multiple choice test was conducted before and after the study to get qualitative data explaining the changes Findings of the study 2.1 Reality of students’ ability to synonyms and antonyms exercises in the researcher’s school The result from the pre-questionnaire revealed that students‟ ability to use synonyms and antonyms was rather low Only 32% knew how to synonyms and antonyms exercises fluently, whereas 33% found it difficult Especially, 35% said they were impossible to distinguish synonyms from antonyms Furthermore, the pre-test results suggested that the students‟ ability to synonyms and antonyms tasks significantly lower than had expected Only a little more than half of the students gained fair and average marks, over 40% got weak marks and even no students owned excellent mark PART C CONCLUSION Summary of the study In conclusion, the study aimed to explore some effective techniques for 12th graders to deal with synonyms and antonyms questions in the National High School Graduation Examination The study identified the challenges faced by both teachers and students in learning and teaching English synonyms and antonyms The study proposed some practical teaching strategies and test-taking strategies to help students improve their performance in dealing with synonyms and antonyms questions The study was conducted over the course of a school year and involved multiple forms of assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed techniques The results indicated that the proposed methods were effective in improving students' understanding and performance in dealing with synonyms and antonyms questions The initiative has been applied to some other classes at Yen Thanh high school and achieved certain positive results The majority of the students scored Good or Excellent, indicating that they had a solid grasp of the subject matter Overall, the study highlights the importance of effective teaching strategies and test-taking strategies in helping students improve their performance in the National High School Graduation Examination The study provides insights and practical recommendations for teachers to help students overcome the challenges they face in learning English synonyms and antonyms The study contributes to the development of effective teaching methodologies for English language learners in Vietnamese high schools Limitations The application of techniques into motivating students in synonyms and antonyms lessons in reality is still limited due to some subjective and objective reasons as limited time, class size, mix-leveled students, unsuitable provided activities, students‟ learning style, etc Thus, to some extent, beside positive results gained from experimental teaching periods, it should be admitted the fact that teaching and learning English vocabulary still have been far from satisfaction What‟s more, only 72 students of Yen Thanh high school were involved in the study As a result, it is impossible to generalize the outcomes as well as represent the situation of learning synonyms and antonyms of the 12th form students in Nghe An Suggestions for further study + For Teachers: 41  Utilize the proposed teaching strategies in the study, such as providing contextualized examples and practice exercises, to improve students' understanding and retention of English synonyms and antonyms  Incorporate the proposed test-taking strategies in the study to help students approach effectively synonyms and antonyms questions during the National High School Graduation Examination  Encourage students to engage in interactive learning activities, such as group discussions, role-play, and games, to make the learning process more enjoyable and effective  Provide students with feedback and guidance to help them identify their strengths and weaknesses in learning English synonyms and antonyms and adjust their learning strategies accordingly  Especially, the aforementioned parts showed that the study merely focuses on the scope of participants involving 12th graders from Yen Thanh high school with low level Therefore, the supposed techniques were applied to relatively simple synynyms and antonyms exercises at recognition and understanding level to meet the goals of getting everage marks for students Hence, in further study, the author recommends teachers to apply suggested techniques to advanced vocabulary in order for students to get higher scores with more challenging questions + For English Learners:  Practice regularly using English synonyms and antonyms in context to improve your understanding and retention of the vocabulary  Use online resources, such as vocabulary lists and quizzes, to expand your vocabulary and reinforce your understanding of English synonyms and antonyms  Engage in interactive learning activities, such as group discussions and roleplay, to practice using English synonyms and antonyms in real-life situations  Utilize the proposed test-taking strategies in the study to approach synonyms and antonyms questions effectively during the National High School Graduation Examination 42 REFERENCES Richard Rodgers (2001), Second Language Learning Theories, New York: Oxford University Press A.Scott, Wendy & H.Ytreberg, Lisbeth (2004) Teaching English to children UK: Longman Cameron, L (2005), Teaching languages to young learners, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press Nation, P (1660), Teaching and Learning Vocabulary, New York: Newbury House Rixon, S (1664), How to use games in language teaching, HongKong: Macmillan Publishers Ltd Wright, A., Betteridge, D., & Buckby, M (2005), Games for language learning (3rd ed.), New York: Cambridge University Press 12th English Textbook Phương pháp dạy Tiếng Anh hiệu cho học sinh (Nguyễn Quốc Hùng, MA) http://wordhippo.com/ 10 http://antonym.com/ 11 http://synonym.com/ 12 http://thesaurus.com/ 43 APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: PRE-TREATMENT/ POST-TREATMENT QUESTIONNAIRE ON STUDENTS‟ ABILITIES TO DO SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS QUESTIONS Tick (X) in your choice Know how to synonyms and antonyms exercises Have difficulties in doing synonyms and antonyms exercises Impossible to distinguish synonyms from antonyms APPENDIX 2: THE RESULTS OF QUESTIONNAIRE ON STUDENTS‟ ABILITIES BEFORE APPLYING THE RESEARCH Know how to Students synonyms and total antonyms exercises 72 23 (32%) Have difficulties in doing synonyms and antonyms exercises Impossible to distinguish synonyms from antonyms 24 (33%) 25 (35%) APPENDIX 3: MULTIPLE-CHOICE PRE-TEST ON STUDENTS‟ ABILITIES TO DO SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS QUESTIONS Mark the letter A, B, Cor D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 1: Each of us should give a hand to prevent the pandemic by staying at home and just going out for emergent situations A help B control C manage D try Question 2: Hold on I‟ll be ready in some moments A think B say C wait D go Question 3: If you find yourself at a loose end, you can always clean the bathroom Don‟t just sit still! 44 A have so many things to B have nothing to C have a few things to D have intention of doing something Question 4: Does television adequately reflect ethnic and cultural diversity of the country? Are there any programs which introduce each region‟s features, culture and people? A minority B majority C difference D variety Question 5: She is nice but I don‟t feel I can confide in her I won‟t tell her my secrets A tell the truth B tell a lie C share my thoughts with D believe Question 6: Royal banquets are held in the castle once a month These are the occasions for participants to know each other and have more chances to enjoy delicious dishes A parties B meetings C conferences D workshops Question 7: I was at the bus stop this morning when, for no apparent reasons, the man opposite me suddenly screamed No one knew what happened to him A parties B obvious C spacious D confusing Question 8: I found the book so gripping that I couldn‟t put it down I like its ending and characters A effective B sensitive C boring D interesting Question 9: My grandfather is a good-natured person He often does the charity and helps poor people A wicked B lazy C kind-hearted D mean Question 10: She was very vulnerable because her boyfriend had left her without any words A able to be well protected B able to be easily hurt C able to be well known D able to be equally treated Mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 1: She persuaded her reluctant husband to take a trip to Florida with her He said that he was too busy and he would think about it A interesting B willing C helpful D generous 45 Question 2: She has been neglecting her study this semester She spends most of time travelling and playing games A spending little time on B wasting time on C paying enough attention to D paying no attention to Question 3: She was taken into hospital last week when her condition suddenly deteriorated She had been able to talk to others before she fell into a coma A stayed healthy B became strong C became worse D got better Question 4: It would be helpful if you were to precede the report with an introduction A begin B obey C follow D develop Question 5: It was said that the police had concealed the vital evidence A revealed B informed C announced D warned Question 6: Ruth runs a very tight ship here, and he expects all his employees to follow the regulations as well as take good care of their own work A controls an inflexible system B has a good voyage C runs faster than others D organizes things inefficiently Question 7: The influence of celebrities on the young is discernible Many young people are imitating their idols‟ lifestyles and thoughts A clear B invisible C obvious D uncomfortable Question 8: There was an abundance of food at the wedding Eight people couldn‟t serve all dishes of sea food, soups and vegetables A insufficiency B adequacy C efficiency D capacity Question 9: She lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study, so now she can‟t see them or have any information about them A made room for B lost control of C put in charge of D kept in touch with Question 10: “Don‟t disturb me gain,” she said in an irritable voice A upset B crazy C calm D annoyed APPENDIX 4: THE RESULTS OF THE MULTIPLE-CHOICE PRE-TEST 46 Total mark 10 mark mark mark mark mark < mark 72 0 12 21 30 Percentage (%) 0 12,5 16,7 29,2 41,6 Weak (poor) Number of students Excellentgood (%) FairAverage (%) 12A8 35 60 40 12A11 37 56,8 43,2 Class (%) APPENDIX 5: THE RESULTS OF THE SURVEY ON PRACTICAL SITUATION OF LEARNING ENGLISH SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS WITH STUDENTS IN GRADE 12 AT YEN THANH HIGH SCHOOL Questions for students A B C What is your Very opinion on the essential importance of 70% learning synonyms and antonyms to prepare for the national high school graduation examination? Essential Not really Not essential essential at all 7% 20% D 3% What you think Really Interesting of synonyms and interesting 25% antonyms lessons at 10% your school? Boring How difficult is the Easy synonyms and 5% antonyms exercises in Difficult Not difficult 10% 40% Really boring 25% 30% Really difficult 55% 47 tests and exams? Do you have any Always exciting activities to 2% join in synonyms and antonyms lessons? Sometimes Rarely Never 8% 23% 69% Not like really Not like at all 3% 1% How much you Like very Like like learning much 16% synonyms and 80% antonyms through exciting techniques at your school? APPENDIX 6: THE RESULTS OF QUESTIONNAIRE ON STUDENTS‟ ABILITIES AFTER APPLYING THE RESEARCH Know how to Students synonyms and total antonyms exercises 72 50(69,5%) Have difficulties in doing synonyms and antonyms exercises Impossible to distinguish synonyms from antonyms 15(20,8%) (9,7%) APPENDIX 7: MULTIPLE-CHOICE POST-TEST ON STUDENTS‟ ABILITIES TO DO SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS QUESTIONS Mark the letter A, B, Cor D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 1: The new reforms have not met with universal approval within the party Not every member thinks they are appropriate enough A distinguished B separated C shared D marked Question 2: The teacher asked the students to make the answers concise They don‟t need to make long writings A long and detailed B short and clear C complicated D depressing Question 3: It was when they became husband and wife that they found they were not compatible together They argued regularly for simple reasons A able to live harmoniously B capable of sharing the same house C able to budget their money D able to have children Question 4: As she was on the point of giving up hope, a letter arrived 48 A starting to B around to C out of D about to Question 5: The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer A treat bettet B expect more C better D speed Question 6: I‟m becoming increasingly absent–minded Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice A being considerate of things B remembering to right things C forgetful of one‟s past D often forgetting things Question 7: They felt they were treated with discourtesy Some people ignored their greeting or existence and some others said bad things about them A politeness B encouragement C rudeness D measurement Question 8: She is miserable living on her own No one talks to her and she never smiles A disappointed B frightened C happy D upset Question 9: When a plane made its ascent to reach the right height, we saw thick smoke coming from one engine A rise B movement down C fall D descent Question 10: Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society A Informative B delighted C exciting D essential Mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 1: Without conservation, all resources necessary for life would be damaged, wasted or destroyed A preservation B exploitation C protection D change Question 2: The match has been cancelled because of adverse weather condition There has been heavy rain for some days A unfavorable B bad C advantageous D changeable Question 3: These chemicals have a detrimental impact on the environment They may cause land and water pollution A harmless B harmful C damaging D injurious Question 4: This task is too onerous for you to complete You need some guidelines for it 49 A difficult B demanding C easy D challenging Question 5: I understood what she was feeling because we were in the same boat A under the same circumstance B in a similar case C in a different find D in the different situations Question 6: It‟s a comedy which often succeeds in capturing the weirdness of real life People now tend to like the special situations A strangeness B ordinariness C beauty D charm Question 7: A few men like hot women and they can‟t resist looking at them on the street A unattractive B sexy C lovely D lively Question 8: His malevolent gaze scared me I think he was trying not to hurt me then A crucial B fierce C gentle D rude Question 9: He always turns up in time to save her She may have been in trouble without his help A hides B disappears C appears D runs away Question 10: His punctuality has been his strong point He is never late for any circumstances A being courteous B being cheerful C being early D being late APPENDIX 8: THE RESULTS OF THE MULTIPLE-CHOICE POST-TEST Total mark 10 mark mark mark mark mark < mark 72 12 19 26 10 Percentage (%) 0 4,2 16,7 26,4 36,1 16,6 50 Weak (poor) Number of students Excellentgood (%) FairAverage (%) 12A8 35 5,7 80 14,3 12A11 37 8,6 83 8,4 Class (%) APPENDIX 9: THE SURVEY ON THE URGENCY AND FEASIBILITY OF THE RESEARCH Dear Teachers, Please take a moment to participate in the survey below to help complete my experience initiative Thank you very much! My research: Some techniques for 12th graders at Yen Thanh high school to effectively deal with synonym and antonym questions in the national high school graduation examination Which high school are you teaching now? According to you, is it really URGENT to use techniques to enhance 12th graders to effectively deal with synonyms and antonyms questions in the national high school graduation examination? (Put a tick to your choice) o o o o Not urgent: point Less urgent: points Urgent: points Very urgent: points Are the following techniques really URGENT in enhancing 12th graders to effectively deal with synonyms and antonyms questions in the national high school graduation examination? (Put a tick to your choice) Not urgent Less urgent Urgent (1 point) (2 points) (3 points) Very urgent (4 points) Synonym/ Antonym Bingo Game 51 Synonym/antonym crosswords Synonym/ Antonym matching game Writing synonyms/ antonyms and passing around According to you, is it really FEASIBLE to use techniques to enhance 12th graders to effectively deal with synonyms and antonyms questions in the national high school graduation examination? (Put a tick to your choice) o o o o Not feasible: point Less feasible: points Feasible: points Very feasible: points Are the following techniques really FEASIBLE in enhancing 12th graders to effectively deal with synonyms and antonyms questions in the national high school graduation examination? (Put a tick to your choice) Not feasible Less feasible Feasible (1 point) (2 points) (3 points) Very feasible (4 points) Synonym/ Antonym Bingo Game Synonym/antonym crosswords Synonym/ Antonym matching game Writing synonyms/ antonyms and passing around 52 APPENDIX 10 SOME MORE PICTURES OF MY CLASSES DURING THE LESSONS 53 54 55