More rich vocabulary associated with eyes
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the words 'fiery', 'steely' and 'vacant' effectively in multiple contexts.
Key learning points
- 'Fiery' is an adjective which means hot-tempered, passionate or burning.
- 'Steely' is an adjective which means cold and determined.
- 'Vacant' is an adjective which means empty or without emotion.
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
Etymology - the study of the origin of words and the ways their meanings have changed over time
Common misconception
Vacant can be used to describe eyes, but it can also be used in many other contexts.
Ensure children can use the word 'vacant' in all its different contexts.
Teacher tip
You may want to supplement the Mrs Wordsmith images with alternative images to highlight the meaning of the new vocabulary.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which image represents the word 'expressive'?
Q2.Which image represents the word 'bulging'?
Q3.Select the correct definition for 'bloodshot'.
Q4.Select the correct definition for 'bulging'.
Q5.Select the correct definition for 'expressive'.
Q6.Match the adjective to its most appropriate word pair.
eyeballs
voice
suitcase
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What word does this image represent?
Q2.What word does this image represent?
Q3.Match the word with the correct definition.
hot tempered or furious
cold and determined
empty or without emotion
Q4.Match the word pairs that make sense.
streets
temper
resolve
Q5.Write the missing word to complete the sentence. There was a great, __________ explosion that lit up the sky.
Q6.Write the missing word to complete the sentence. There wasn't a single __________ seat in the whole theatre, so I had to stand at the back to watch the show.
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