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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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More rich vocabulary associated with big words

I can use the words 'gargantuan' and 'bulky' effectively in multiple contexts.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Gargantuan is an adjective which means huge or enormous.
  2. Bulky is an adjective which means large, heavily built or stocky.
  3. A dictionary can be useful to help us spell words.

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.

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

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which image represents the word 'colossal'?
Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
Q2.
Which image represnts the word 'robust'?
Correct Answer: An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
An image in a quiz
Q3.
Select the correct definition for 'robust'.
Massive or gigantic – like a huge statue that makes you feel tiny in comparison.
Correct answer: Strong and tough – like something so hardy it can’t be hurt or broken.
Rounded, bulging or swollen – like a big head that blocks your view.
Q4.
Select the correct definition for 'colossal'.
Correct answer: 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.
Strong and tough – like something so hardy it can’t be hurt or broken.
Q5.
Select the three appropriate word pairs for 'colossal'.
Correct answer: statue
Correct answer: bore
huge
massive
Correct answer: task
Q6.
Select the three appropriate word pairs for 'robust'.
Correct answer: figure
strong
Correct answer: appetite
Correct answer: person
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?
An image in a quiz
Correct answer: gargantuan
colossal
bulky
Q2.
What word does this image represent?
An image in a quiz
Correct answer: bulky
gargantuan
robust
Q3.
Match the word with the correct definition.
Correct Answer:bulky,large, heavily built or stocky

large, heavily built or stocky

Correct Answer:gargantuan,huge or enormous

huge or enormous

Q4.
Match the word pairs that make sense.
Correct Answer:gargantuan,laugh

laugh

Correct Answer:bulky,camera

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
Correct answer: bulky
robust
Q6.
What order would these words appear in a dictionary?
1 - bulky
2 - colossal
3 - gargantuan
4 - robust
Q1 Mrs Wordsmith Q2 Mrs Wordsmith