Instructional Objective The learner will be able to identify
word relationships of synonyms, antonyms, homophones, past tense
and first letter changes among various pairs of words, taken
from curriculum vocabulary. Learners/Context Relatively Speaking
can be customized for a range of learners, from second grade
elementary students to potential graduate students taking the
General Record Examination, by altering the complexity of the
words involved. The purpose of this game is to allow the learner
to practice identifying word relationships while expanding his
or her vocabulary. The game can be played following a language
arts lesson or as a study tool after class. Rationale For some
people, learning meanings of words and relationships between
them can be cumbersome and unexciting. Offering Relatively
Speaking as a card game is a great way to reinforce vocabulary
lessons and word relationships at the same time, in a fun
manner. The game incorporates aspects of competition, yet while
playing, cooperation between