Year 4 - English
More rich vocabulary associated with calm and pleasant words
Weather: cold, calm and stormy words
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn a wider range of vocabulary to support writing descriptively about the weather, including ambitious vocabulary for cold, calm and stormy words that can be applied to descriptive writing passages.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use the words 'rustling', 'serene' and 'tranquil' effectively in multiple contexts.
Key Notes
- 'Rustling' is an adjective which means crackling or swishing.
- 'Serene' is an adjective which means peaceful or calm.
- 'Tranquil' is an adjective which means peaceful or blissfully quiet.
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
- etymology: the study of the origin of words and the ways their meanings have changed over time
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils might use the word 'rustling' incorrectly.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'Rustling' is an adjective which means crackling or swishing. 'Serene' is an adjective which means peaceful or calm.
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 use the word 'rustling' incorrectly. Correction: A 'rustling' object implies a level of movement. If leaves weren't moving, we wouldn't describe them as 'rustling' but we would if the breeze was blowing them.
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