Rich vocabulary associated with chaos and confusion
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can effectively use the words 'havoc', 'turbulent' and other rich vocabulary associated with chaos and confusion.
Key learning points
- 'Havoc' is a noun, which means great damage or chaos.
- 'Turbulent' is a adjective, which means violent and unstable.
- 'Unruly', 'rebellious' and 'devastating' are other adjectives related to chaos and confusion.
- 'Commotion' is a noun related to chaos and confusion.
Keywords
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Adjective - a word that describes a noun
Synonym - a word that has the same or similar meaning to another word
Word pair - words that often appear together.
Common misconception
Pupils might think all six words are adjectives.
Keep reminding pupils that 'havoc' and 'commotion' are both nouns.
Teacher tip
Start the lesson by asking pupils to think of a scenario that would be chaotic. For example, in a busy train station in rush hour. Perhaps pupils could draw on personal experience of a chaotic time.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which image represents the word scrutinise?
Q2.Which image represents the word gaze?
Q3.Which image represents the word peer?
Q4.Select the correct definition of gawk.
Q5.Select the correct definition of glimpse.
Q6.Select the correct definition of squint.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What word does this image represent?
Q2.What word does this image represent?
Q3.What word does this image represent?
Q4.Which of the following are synonyms of 'havoc'?
Q5.Fill in the missing word in the following sentence: 'Oz had a __________ streak so she always refused to turn her loud music down.'
Q6.Fill in the missing word in the following sentence: 'The plane bounced around for the whole of the __________ flight.'
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