Year 2 - English
Developing vocabulary associated with friendship
Feelings vocabulary
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn a range of adjectives to describe their feelings. They learn about synonyms and explore making precise word choices. Pupils learn a range of vocabulary to describe feeling sad, happy and angry, as well as vocabulary associated with friendships and inspiration.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to effectively use new vocabulary associated with friendship.
Key Notes
- 'Compassionate' is an adjective which means feeling somebody else's pain and wanting to help.
- 'Shy' is an adjective which means feeling nervous around other people.
- 'Included' and 'respectful' are other adjectives that are associated with friendship.
- Word choices must be precise in writing and speaking.
Vocabulary To Learn
- adjective: a word that describes a noun
- synonym: a word that has the same or similar meaning to another word
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may be confused by the adjective 'included' and use it as a verb.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'Compassionate' is an adjective which means feeling somebody else's pain and wanting to help. 'Shy' is an adjective which means feeling nervous around other people.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'adjective'
a word that describes a noun.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may be confused by the adjective 'included' and use it as a verb. Correction: Model using 'included' in sentences as a verb and also as an adjective. This is a good opportunity to recap word classes.
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