Year 3 - English
Rich vocabulary associated with clever or sly 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 'shrewd', 'cunning' and 'devious' effectively in multiple contexts.
Key Notes
- 'Shrewd' is an adjective which means clever or sharp-witted.
- 'Cunning' is an adjective which means sly or crafty.
- 'Devious' is an adjective which means cheating or sly.
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
- 'Devious' can also mean (of a journey or route) out of the way or not straightforward.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'Shrewd' is an adjective which means clever or sharp-witted. 'Cunning' is an adjective which means sly or crafty.
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: 'Devious' can also mean (of a journey or route) out of the way or not straightforward. Correction: Ensure pupils understand this is why 'path' and 'course' are also word pairs of devious. It is not that a path can be 'sly'.
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