Rich vocabulary associated with clever or sly words
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the words 'shrewd', 'cunning' and 'devious' effectively in multiple contexts.
Key learning points
- 'Shrewd' is an adjective which means clever or sharp-witted.
- 'Cunning' is an adjective which means sly or crafty.
- 'Devious' is an adjective which means cheating or sly.
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
'Devious' can also mean (of a journey or route) out of the way or not straightforward.
Ensure pupils understand this is why 'path' and 'course' are also word pairs of devious. It is not that a path can be 'sly'.
Teacher tip
It would be helpful to add images of 'clever or sly' characters from units you have been studying. Children could then use these as inspiration when writing their own sentences using the new vocabulary.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a noun?
Q2.What is an adjective?
Q3.What is a word pair?
Q4.Which of these words would be an appropriate word pair for the adjective 'sly'?
Q5.Match the adjectives to the most appropriate word pair.
Q6.A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning to another word. Which two of these words are synonyms for 'cute'?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What adjective does this image represent?
Q2.What adjective does this image represent?
Q3.Which of these words mean 'clever or sharp-witted'?
Q4.Which of the following are word pairs for 'devious'?
Q5.Write the missing word to complete the sentence. Grit always asked __________ questions that showed how intelligent and sharp-witted he was.
Q6.Write the missing word to complete the sentence. Knowing that the direct route was blocked, the explorers opted for a __________ course through the dense forest.
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