Rich vocabulary associated with trying hard
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can effectively use the words ‘tenacious’, ‘persevere’ and other rich vocabulary associated with trying hard.
Key learning points
- 'Tenacious' is an adjective which means determined or strong-willed.
- 'Persevere' is a verb which means to keep going or carry on.
- 'Ambitious', 'determined', 'committed' and 'dedicated' are other rich vocabulary associated with trying hard.
Keywords
Verb - a doing, being or having word
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
As 'persevere' is the only verb in this set of words, pupils may find it hard to use it effectively in a sentence.
Provide pupils with additional sentences using this word so they can hear how to use it in context.
Teacher tip
Ensure pupils understand that 'persevere' has a different word class and therefore will be used differently. The synonyms and word pairs will help distinguish this. For example, ‘if this word is a noun, what will its synonyms/word pairs be?'
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which image represents the word ecstatic?
Q2.Which image represents the word gleeful?
Q3.Which image represents the word exhilarated?
Q4.Select the correct definition of overjoyed.
Q5.Select the correct definition of light-hearted.
Q6.Select the correct definition of contented.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What word does this image represent?
Q2.What word does this image represent?
Q3.What word does this image represent?
Q4.Which of the following are synonyms of 'ambitious'?
Q5.Fill in the missing word in the following sentence: 'Bogart wanted a __________ relationship that would last forever.'
Q6.Fill in the missing word in the following sentence: 'Brick’s enemy was __________ to defeat him, no matter what it took.'
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