Developing vocabulary associated with happiness
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can effectively use new vocabulary associated with happiness.
Key learning points
- 'Blissful' is an adjective which means feeling completely happy in every way.
- 'Euphoric' is an adjective which means feeling extreme happiness and joy.
- 'Cheerful' and 'elated' are other adjectives associated with happiness.
- Word choices must be precise in writing and speaking.
Keywords
Synonym - a word that has the same or similar meaning to another word
Adjective - a word that describes a noun
Common misconception
Pupils may find it challenging to differentiate the use of 'euphoric' and 'cheerful' in sentences.
'Euphoric' means extreme happiness. Share examples with pupils of when you may feel 'euphoric' compared to when you may feel 'cheerful'.
Teacher tip
When completing the CfUs in LC1, pupils can share imaginary scenarios. They do not have to always give real-life, personal experiences.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these comes at the start of a sentence?
Q2.Match each sentence type to the correct example.
I am very happy.
I am playing outside but it is raining hard.
I am excited because it is break time.
Q3.Match each word class to the correct definition.
a word that describes a verb
a doing or being word
a word that describes a noun
a naming word for people, places or things
Q4.Match each word class to its example.
sleeping
happy
child
quickly
Q5.Match each adjective to the appropriate noun.
leaf
girl
dog
Q6.Which is the correct definition of a synonym?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What word does this image show?
Q2.What word does this image show?
Q3.What word does this image show?
Q4.What word does this image show?
Q5.Fill in the missing word in the following sentence: 'Oz spent a __________ afternoon in the sunny park.'
Q6.Fill in the missing word in the following sentence: 'Stax was in a __________ mood because he loves playing football with his friends.'
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