Rich vocabulary associated with smell
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the words ‘overpowering’, ‘pungent’, ‘putrid’, ‘toxic’, ‘faint’ and ‘musty’ effectively in multiple contexts.
Key learning points
- 'Overpowering' is an adjective which means overwhelming or unbearable.
- 'Pungent' is an adjective which means having a strong smell or sharp taste.
- 'Putrid' is an adjective which means rotten and decayed.
- 'Faint', 'musty' and 'toxic' are other adjectives related to smell.
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
Pupils might need some extra explanation on some of the word pairs.
Put the words 'aroma', 'odour' and 'scent' into sentences to model how to use them correctly. If you have time, ask the pupils to put them in their own sentences.
Teacher tip
Start the lesson by asking pupils what their favourite smell is and how they would describe it. Then, repeat for their worst smell!
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which image represents the word bland?
Q2.Which image represents the word peppery?
Q3.Which image represents the word tart?
Q4.Select the correct definition of sugary.
Q5.Select the correct definition of savoury.
Q6.Select the correct definition of tangy.
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 'pungent'?
Q5.Fill in the missing word in the following sentence: 'Through the mist, Bearnice could just make out the __________ outline of an ice cream truck.
Q6.Fill in the missing word in the following sentence: 'Oz hated the __________ fumes from all the city traffic and preferred fresh country air.'
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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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