Developing vocabulary associated with sadness
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can effectively use new vocabulary associated with sadness.
Key learning points
- 'Heartbroken' is an adjective which means feeling very upset and sad about something.
- 'Sulky' is an adjective which means being quiet and grumpy and moping about.
- 'Disappointed' and 'miserable' are other adjectives associated with sadness.
- 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 use 'sulky' as an adjective and 'sulking' as a verb in sentences.
Model sentences using both 'sulky' and 'sulking'. Use this an opportunity to recap word classes.
Teacher tip
Pupils may find it difficult or upsetting to discuss moments that have made them feel sad. Consider teaching this lesson as you would a PSHE lesson and go through the ground rules of discussions around emotions and personal feelings.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the definition of an adjective?
Q2.What is the definition of a synonym?
Q3.Which word is a synonym of happy?
Q4.Which word is a synonym of happy?
Q5.What is the adjective in the following sentence? 'The family spent a blissful afternoon in the woods.'
Q6.What is the adjective in the following sentence? 'Oz was in a cheerful mood because she had an ice cream for lunch.'
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 was feeling __________ because he wasn't allowed to play on his tablet.'
Q6.Fill in the missing word in the following sentence: 'Stax had a __________ time in the theme park because he was too small for any of the rides.'
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