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Year 6 - English

Rich vocabulary associated with the city

Setting words

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils learn a wider range of vocabulary to support writing descriptively about characters, settings and scenes, including ambitious vocabulary for settings that can be applied to a wide range of descriptive writing passages.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to effectively use the words 'affluent', 'diverse' and other rich vocabulary associated with the city.

Key Notes

  • 'Affluent' is an adjective which means rich or wealthy.
  • 'Diverse' is an adjective which means mixed or various.
  • 'Imposing' is an adjective which means grand or impressive.
  • 'Hectic', 'bustling' and 'polluted' are other rich vocabulary associated with the city.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • noun: a naming word for a person, place or thing
  • 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 may think that the words can only be used to describe cities.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

'Affluent' is an adjective which means rich or wealthy. 'Diverse' is an adjective which means mixed or various.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'noun'

a naming word for a person, place or thing.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may think that the words can only be used to describe cities. Correction: Explain that the words can be used in different contexts, such as a 'hectic day' or an 'affluent lifestyle'. Provide pupils with additional sentences using these words so they can hear how to use them in context.

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