Rich vocabulary associated with the word disgusting
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can effectively use the words ‘rancid’ and ‘nauseating’ and other rich vocabulary associated with the word disgusting.
Key learning points
- 'Rancid' is an adjective which means foul or rotten.
- 'Nauseating' is an adjective which means sickening or disgusting.
- 'Inedible', 'repulsive', 'stale' and 'unpalatable' are other adjectives related to the word disgusting.
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 think all these words are simply synonyms of 'disgusting'.
Ensure pupils understand the nuances of each word i.e. 'rancid' implies something has gone rotten whilst 'repulsive' is used more to describe something that looks disgusting.
Teacher tip
Depending on the time you have, you could ask children to write a sentence for every word taught in the lesson.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which image represents the word meagre?
Q2.Which image represents the word hearty?
Q3.Which image represents the word wholesome?
Q4.Select the correct definition of lavish.
Q5.Select the correct definition of humble.
Q6.Select the correct definition of sumptuous.
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 'repulsive'?
Q5.Fill in the missing word in the following sentence: 'Flies buzzed around the stinking, _________ meat.'
Q6.Fill in the missing word in the following sentence: 'Yin threw the rock-hard, __________ sandwich out of the window in anger.'
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