More rich vocabulary associated with calm and pleasant words
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the words 'rustling', 'serene' and 'tranquil' effectively in multiple contexts.
Key learning points
- 'Rustling' is an adjective which means crackling or swishing.
- 'Serene' is an adjective which means peaceful or calm.
- 'Tranquil' is an adjective which means peaceful or blissfully quiet.
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 use the word 'rustling' incorrectly.
A 'rustling' object implies a level of movement. If leaves weren't moving, we wouldn't describe them as 'rustling' but we would if the breeze was blowing them.
Teacher tip
You could start the lesson with a short mindfulness session and describe how you all feel afterwards to help children feel what 'tranquility' is.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which image represents the word balmy?
Q2.Which image represents the word dewy?
Q3.Which image represents the word temperate?
Q4.Select the correct definition of balmy.
Q5.Select the correct definition of dewy.
Q6.Select the correct definition of temperate.
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.Match each word to its word pair.
leaves
setting
lake
Q5.Which of the following adjectives might you use to describe paper?
Q6.Which word would you use in the following sentence? 'The __________ beauty of the beach was quiet and wonderful.'
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