More rich vocabulary associated with small or thin words
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the words 'shrivelled', 'squat' and 'willowy' effectively in multiple contexts.
Key learning points
- 'Shrivelled' is an adjective which means wrinkled or shrunken.
- 'Squat' is an adjective which means short and stubby.
- 'Willowy' is an adjective which means tall, slender and graceful.
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
Etymology - the study of the origin of words and the ways their meanings have changed over time
Common misconception
Pupils might think the words 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.Which image represents the word 'diminutive'?
Q2.Which image represents the word 'miniscule'?
Q3.Which image represents the word 'dainty'?
Q4.Select the correct definition for 'diminutive'.
Q5.Select the correct definition for 'miniscule'.
Q6.Select the correct definition for 'dainty'.
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.
wrinkled or shrunken
short and stubby
tall, slender and graceful
Q4.Match the word pairs that make sense.
hands
sumo wrestler
ballet dancer
Q5.Select the missing word to complete the sentence. I was very disappointed with my __________ flowers that seemed to have died overnight, even though they had plenty of water.
Q6.Select the missing word to complete the sentence. The tree's long, __________ branches swayed gently in the breeze.
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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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