Then have students define synonyms and antonyms. Write definition on the board (Synonyms-words that have the same meaning as another word Antonym-words that have the opposite meaning.)
For example:
Target Word: Exhausted/Related Words: sweaty, exercise, strenuous, tiresome.
Target Word: dazzling/Synonyms: bright, sparkling, shiny, light reflecting.
After that discuss why learning synonyms and antonyms is useful in reading and writing (helps with reading comprehension and enables students to use more variety in their writing).