Rich vocabulary associated with being lazy or relaxing
I can effectively use the words ‘sluggish’, ‘pampered’ and other rich vocabulary associated with relaxing or being lazy.
Rich vocabulary associated with being lazy or relaxing
I can effectively use the words ‘sluggish’, ‘pampered’ and other rich vocabulary associated with relaxing or being lazy.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- 'Sluggish' is an adjective, which means slow, lazy or lifeless.
- 'Pampered' is a adjective, which means spoiled or coddled.
- 'Unwind', 'drowsy', 'soothing' and 'lounge' are other adjectives and verbs related to relaxing or being lazy.
Common misconception
Pupils might think all six words can be used interchangeably.
Ensure pupils understand that these words all have nuanced meanings and some are different word classes. Use the word pairs to show each word being used correctly.
Keywords
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Adjective - a word that describes a noun
Verb - a being, doing or having word
Synonym - a word that has the same or similar meaning to another word
Word pair - words that often appear together
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