Rich vocabulary associated with eyes
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the words 'bloodshot', 'bulging' and 'expressive' effectively in multiple contexts.
Key learning points
- 'Bloodshot' is an adjective which means red and sore.
- 'Bulging' is an adjective which means swollen or sticking out.
- 'Expressive' is an adjective which means meaningful or revealing.
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
Bulging can be used as a verb as well as an adjective so children might use it as a verb.
When used as a verb, 'bulging' typically describes the act of swelling, protruding, or sticking out, often in a rounded or prominent way.
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 'flawless'?
Q2.Which image represents the word 'mesmerising'?
Q3.Select the correct definition for the adjective 'flawless'.
Q4.Select the correct definition for the adjective 'mesmerising'.
Q5.Select the correct definition for the adjective 'statuesque'.
Q6.Match the adjective to the most appropriate word pair.
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.
Q4.Match the word pairs that make sense.
Q5.Write the missing word to complete the sentence. The __________ whites of Brick’s eyes were patterned with red veins.
Q6.Write the missing word to complete the sentence. The pirate's __________ pockets were stuffed with jewels.
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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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