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Rich vocabulary associated with eyes

I can use the words 'bloodshot', 'bulging' and 'expressive' effectively in multiple contexts.

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Rich vocabulary associated with eyes

I can use the words 'bloodshot', 'bulging' and 'expressive' effectively in multiple contexts.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. 'Bloodshot' is an adjective which means red and sore.
  2. 'Bulging' is an adjective which means swollen or sticking out.
  3. 'Expressive' is an adjective which means meaningful or revealing.

Common misconception

Bulging can be used as a verb as well as an adjective so children might use it as a verb.

When used as a verb, 'bulging' typically describes the act of swelling, protruding, or sticking out, often in a rounded or prominent way.

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

Depending on the time and pace of your lesson, you could encourage pupils to write more than one sentence, using the word pairs provided. Encourage the pupils to write sentences, applying sentence types they have learnt in grammar and writing.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Which image represents the word 'flawless'?
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 represents the word 'mesmerising'?
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 the adjective 'flawless'.
Correct answer: perfect or impeccable, like a ballet dancer who never makes a single mistake
very attractive or bewitching, like something that hypnotises and distracts you
tall, beautiful, and dignified, like someone who looks as impressive as a statue
Q4.
Select the correct definition for the adjective 'mesmerising'.
perfect or impeccable, like a ballet dancer who never makes a single mistake
Correct answer: very attractive or bewitching, like something that hypnotises and distracts you
tall, beautiful, and dignified, like someone who looks as impressive as a statue
Q5.
Select the correct definition for the adjective 'statuesque'.
perfect or impeccable, like a ballet dancer who never makes a single mistake
very attractive or bewitching, like something that hypnotises and distracts you
Correct answer: tall, beautiful, and dignified, like someone who looks as impressive as a statue
Q6.
Match the adjective to the most appropriate word pair.
Correct Answer:flawless,reputation

reputation

Correct Answer:mesmerising,spell

spell

Correct Answer:statuesque,pose

pose

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6 Questions

Q1.
What word does this image represent?
An image in a quiz
bloodshot
bulging
Correct answer: expressive
Q2.
What word does this image represent?
An image in a quiz
bloodshot
Correct answer: bulging
expressive
Q3.
Match the word with the correct definition.
Correct Answer:bloodshot,red or sore

red or sore

Correct Answer:bulging,swollen or sticking out

swollen or sticking out

Correct Answer:expressive,showing your thoughts and feelings

showing your thoughts and feelings

Q4.
Match the word pairs that make sense.
Correct Answer:bloodshot,eyes

eyes

Correct Answer:bulging,wallet

wallet

Correct Answer:expressive,eyebrows

eyebrows

Q5.
Write the missing word to complete the sentence. The __________ whites of Brick’s eyes were patterned with red veins.
Correct answer: bloodshot
bulging
expressive
Q6.
Write the missing word to complete the sentence. The pirate's __________ pockets were stuffed with jewels.
bloodshot
Correct answer: bulging
expressive
Q1 Mrs Wordsmith Q2 Mrs Wordsmith