Rich vocabulary associated with clumsy or silly words
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the words 'blundering', 'bumbling' and 'butterfingered' effectively in multiple contexts.
Key learning points
- 'Blundering' is an adjective which means goofy or clumsy.
- 'Bumbling' is an adjective which means awkward, clumsy or useless.
- 'Butterfingered' is an adjective which means clumsy or accident-prone.
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
Bumbling and blundering are very similar words which pupils may find confusing.
Bumbling suggests a lack of skill or clumsiness where as blundering implies making specific mistakes or errors.
Teacher tip
Some of the word pairs are quite insulting - such as 'buffoon', 'oaf' and 'fool'. Ensure pupils understand the nuanced context in which they might use these words and that they would be unkind to use in real life contexts.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which image represents the word 'discerning'?
Q2.Which image represents the word 'astute'?
Q3.Which image represents the word 'innovative'?
Q4.Select the correct definition for 'discerning'.
Q5.Select the correct definition for 'astute'.
Q6.Select the correct definition for 'innovative'.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What adjective does this image represent?
Q2.What adjective does this image represent?
Q3.What adjective does this image represent?
Q4.Which of the following are word pairs for 'butterfingered'?
Q5.Write the missing word to complete the sentence. The __________ burglar knocked over some pans, which clattered to the floor and woke everyone in the house up.
Q6.Write the missing word to complete the sentence. The __________ buffoon tripped over his own feet.
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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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