More rich vocabulary associated with eyes
I can use the words 'fiery', 'steely' and 'vacant' effectively in multiple contexts.
More rich vocabulary associated with eyes
I can use the words 'fiery', 'steely' and 'vacant' effectively in multiple contexts.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- 'Fiery' is an adjective which means hot-tempered, passionate or burning.
- 'Steely' is an adjective which means cold and determined.
- 'Vacant' is an adjective which means empty or without emotion.
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
Etymology - the study of the origin of words and the ways their meanings have changed over time
Common misconception
Vacant can be used to describe eyes, but it can also be used in many other contexts.
Ensure children can use the word 'vacant' in all its different contexts.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
eyeballs
voice
suitcase
Exit quiz
6 Questions
hot tempered or furious
cold and determined
empty or without emotion
streets
temper
resolve