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More rich vocabulary associated with big words
I can use the words 'gargantuan' and 'bulky' effectively in multiple contexts.
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Year 3
More rich vocabulary associated with big words
I can use the words 'gargantuan' and 'bulky' effectively in multiple contexts.
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Key learning points
- Gargantuan is an adjective which means huge or enormous.
- Bulky is an adjective which means large, heavily built or stocky.
- A dictionary can be useful to help us spell words.
Keywords
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 misconception
Pupils might think the words 'gargantuan' and 'bulky' can be used interchangeably.
Use the word pairs to help pupils see and hear the words in nuanced contexts.
Supplement the slides with more images to help embed learning.
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which image represents the word 'colossal'?
Q2.
Which image represnts the word 'robust'?
Q3.
Select the correct definition for 'robust'.
Massive or gigantic – like a huge statue that makes you feel tiny in comparison.
Rounded, bulging or swollen – like a big head that blocks your view.
Q4.
Select the correct definition for 'colossal'.
Rounded, bulging or swollen – like a big head that blocks your view.
Strong and tough – like something so hardy it can’t be hurt or broken.
Q5.
Select the three appropriate word pairs for 'colossal'.
huge
massive
Q6.
Select the three appropriate word pairs for 'robust'.
strong
solid
Q1 image 1 Mrs Wordsmith Q1 image 2 Mrs Wordsmith Q1 image 3 Mrs Wordsmith Q2 image 1 Mrs Wordsmith Q2 image 2 Mrs Wordsmith Q2 image 3 Mrs Wordsmith
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6 Questions
Q1.
What word does this image represent?
colossal
bulky
Q2.
What word does this image represent?
gargantuan
robust
Q3.
Match the word with the correct definition.
large, heavily built or stocky
huge or enormous
Q4.
Match the word pairs that make sense.
laugh
camera
Q5.
Select the missing word to complete the sentence. The __________ parcel wouldn't fit through the letterbox so the postman left it on the porch.
gargantuan
robust
Q6.
What order would these words appear in a dictionary?
Q1 Mrs Wordsmith Q2 Mrs Wordsmith