Rich vocabulary associated with beauty
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the words 'chiselled', 'dazzling' and 'impeccable' effectively in multiple contexts.
Key learning points
- 'Chiselled' is an adjective which means perfectly carved or sculpted.
- 'Dazzling' is an adjective which means sparkling or amazing.
- 'Impeccable' is an adjective which means elegant and perfect.
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 these words can be used interchangeably. A 'chiselled performance' for example.
Encourage pupils to use the word pairs when they write their sentences.
Teacher tip
Depending on the time and pace of your lesson, you could encourage pupils to write more than one sentence using the word pairs provided. Encourage the pupils to write sentences, applying sentence types they have learnt in grammar and writing.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which image represents the word 'gargantuan'?
Q2.Which image represents the word 'bulky'?
Q3.Select the correct definition for 'gargantuan'.
Q4.Select the correct definition for 'bulky'.
Q5.Select the three appropriate word pairs for 'gargantuan'.
Q6.Select the three appropriate word pairs for 'bulky'.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What adjective does this image represent?
Q2.What adjective does this image represent?
Q3.Match the word with the correct definition.
Q4.Match the word pairs that make sense.
Q5.Select the missing word to complete the sentence. Oz had such an __________ posture in the ballet audition that she was bound to get the part!
Q6.Select the missing word to complete the sentence. The burglar squinted in the __________ light of the police torch.
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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