Year 2 - English
Developing vocabulary associated with sadness
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 sadness.
Key Notes
- 'Heartbroken' is an adjective which means feeling very upset and sad about something.
- 'Sulky' is an adjective which means being quiet and grumpy and moping about.
- 'Disappointed' and 'miserable' are other adjectives associated with sadness.
- Word choices must be precise in writing and speaking.
Vocabulary To Learn
- synonym: a word that has the same or similar meaning to another word
- adjective: a word that describes a noun
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may find it challenging to use 'sulky' as an adjective and 'sulking' as a verb in sentences.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'Heartbroken' is an adjective which means feeling very upset and sad about something. 'Sulky' is an adjective which means being quiet and grumpy and moping about.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'synonym'
a word that has the same or similar meaning to another word.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may find it challenging to use 'sulky' as an adjective and 'sulking' as a verb in sentences. Correction: Model sentences using both 'sulky' and 'sulking'. Use this an opportunity to recap word classes.
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