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Describing yourself

'A Superhero Like You': reading and writing

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils engage with the characters, setting, and plot of 'A Superhero Like You'. Their writing focuses on people who help us, progressing in small steps. They begin by introducing nouns through one-word captions and advance to writing simple sentences that include an adjective.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe your own skills and personality in a sentence.

Key Notes

  • An adjective describes a noun, including ourselves, such as "I am helpful."
  • Adjectives are describing words
  • A person's character traits make that person who they are
  • Someone's personality or character traits may be different to others'
  • Certain character traits are better suited to some jobs, such as bravery for a firefighter

Vocabulary To Learn

  • noun: a naming word of people, place or things
  • adjective: describes a noun
  • describe: add detail to
  • character traits: the special qualities that make a character themselves
  • simple sentence: a sentence about one idea that makes complete sense

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may struggle to describe themselves.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

An adjective describes a noun, including ourselves, such as "I am helpful.". Adjectives are describing words.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'noun'

a naming word of people, place or things.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may struggle to describe themselves. Correction: Before describing themselves, model sentences by describing your pupils providing them with vocabulary, 'You are...'.

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