Darwin's Dragons - Session 5 - Word Workshop

In "Darwin's Dragons—session 5" of the Word Workshop, students are encouraged to delve into the meanings and applications of various words. For each word, they are tasked with identifying its meaning(s), using it in a sentence, and modifying it through the application of prefixes, suffixes, or by changing its tense or number. Additionally, they are to list synonyms—words with similar meanings—and antonyms—words with opposite meanings—to broaden their understanding and vocabulary skills.

The workshop includes a diverse set of words such as 'convinced', 'peered', 'reflection', and 'waif', each offering a unique opportunity for linguistic exploration. For example, the word 'grimaced' might be used in a sentence to describe a character's reaction to an unpleasant taste, modified to 'grimacing' to indicate the present continuous tense, and found to have synonyms like 'frowned' or 'scowled'. On the other hand, 'delicate' could have 'fragile' as a synonym and 'robust' as an antonym. This session is designed to be interactive and thought-provoking, engaging students in a thorough analysis of language and its nuances.