Rich vocabulary associated with cold words
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the words 'biting', 'brisk' and 'excruciating' effectively in multiple contexts.
Key learning points
- Biting is an adjective which means bitter, cold or harsh.
- Brisk is an adjective which means sharp or crisp.
- Excruciating is an adjective which means extremely painful.
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 'excruciating' ineffectively - for something that is mildly painful.
Discuss what you would and would not describe as 'excruciating'. For example, if I had a small paper cut, would that be excruciating?
Teacher tip
Ensure pupils understand that 'brisk' can be used to describe something as quick, active or lively, as well as cold.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which image represents the word suffocating?
Q2.Which image represents the word scorching?
Q3.Which image represents the word relentless?
Q4.Select the correct definition for suffocating.
Q5.Select the correct definition for scorching.
Q6.Select the correct definition for relentless.
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.
pain
wind
walk
Q5.Which of the following adjectives might you use to describe a detail?
Q6.Which word would you use in this sentence? 'He walked at such a __________ pace that I couldn't keep up!'
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