Rich vocabulary associated with clumsy or silly words

English

In this unit, pupils learn a range of vocabulary to support writing about characters. In the next unit, pupils learn a wide range of rich vocabulary associated with weather.

In 'Character: small, confident and shy words' pupils learnt a range of vocabulary to support writing about characters. In this unit, pupils learn a wider range of vocabulary to describe characters, including clever and clumsy words.

In this unit, pupils learn a wider range of vocabulary to support writing about characters, including ambitious vocabulary for clever and clumsy words that can be applied to descriptive writing passages.

Character: clever and clumsy words

What adjective does this image represent?

Which of the following are word pairs for 'butterfingered'?

Write the missing word to complete the sentence. The __________ burglar knocked over some pans, which clattered to the floor and woke everyone in the house up.

Write the missing word to complete the sentence. The __________ buffoon tripped over his own feet.

Which image represents the word 'discerning'?

Which image represents the word 'astute'?

Which image represents the word 'innovative'?

Select the correct definition for 'discerning'.

Select the correct definition for 'astute'.

Select the correct definition for 'innovative'.

Starter Quiz