Year 3 - English
More rich vocabulary associated with clumsy or silly words
Character: clever and clumsy words
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn a wider range of vocabulary to support writing about characters, including ambitious vocabulary for clever and clumsy words that can be applied to descriptive writing passages.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use the words 'lumbering', 'inept' and 'heavy-handed' effectively in multiple contexts.
Key Notes
- 'Lumbering' is an adjective which means moving in a slow and heavy way.
- 'Inept' is an adjective which means unskilled or incompetent.
- 'Heavy-handed' is an adjective which means overly forceful.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils might think 'heavy-handed' can only be used in the physical sense.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'Lumbering' is an adjective which means moving in a slow and heavy way. 'Inept' is an adjective which means unskilled or incompetent.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'noun'
a naming word for people, places or things.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils might think 'heavy-handed' can only be used in the physical sense. Correction: Ensure pupils understand that the word 'heavy-handed' can be used if someone is insensitive. For example, a heavy-handed remark.
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