Rich vocabulary associated with big words
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the words 'colossal' and 'robust' effectively in multiple contexts.
Key learning points
- 'Colossal' is an adjective which means massive or gigantic.
- 'Robust' is an adjective which means strong and tough.
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 the words 'colossal' and 'robust' can be used interchangeably.
Use the word pairs to help pupils see and hear the words in nuanced contexts.
Teacher tip
Supplement the slides with more images to help embed learning.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a noun?
Q2.What is an adjective?
Q3."She saw a big house." In this sentence, which word is the noun?
Q4.They sat on the wooden bench. In this sentence, which word is the adjective?
Q5.Match each adjective to a noun that makes sense.
sky
bath
building
Q6.Which of these words has the same or a similar meaning as the word 'big'?
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.
massive or gigantic
strong and tough
Q4.Match the word pairs that make sense.
bore
health
Q5.Write the missing word to complete the sentence. The launch of the new rocket was a __________ failure as it didn't even leave the launch pad!
Q6.Write the missing word to complete the sentence. The chef's special ingredient gave a __________ flavour that delighted the taste buds of everyone in the restaurant.
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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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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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