Year 2 - English
Developing vocabulary associated with inspiration
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 inspiration.
Key Notes
- 'Inspired' is an adjective which means feeling full of ideas and excited to do something.
- 'Passionate' is an adjective which means feeling a strong love or enthusiasm for something.
- 'Curious' and 'imaginative' are other adjectives associated with inspiration.
- 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 find it challenging to know what or who inspires them.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'Inspired' is an adjective which means feeling full of ideas and excited to do something. 'Passionate' is an adjective which means feeling a strong love or enthusiasm for something.
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 find it challenging to know what or who inspires them. Correction: When introducing 'inspired', talk about pupils' different sources of inspiration and how this impacts them.
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