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Year 3
Rich vocabulary associated with eyes
I can use the words 'bloodshot', 'bulging' and 'expressive' effectively in multiple contexts.
New
New
Year 3
Rich vocabulary associated with eyes
I can use the words 'bloodshot', 'bulging' and 'expressive' effectively in multiple contexts.
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Key learning points
- 'Bloodshot' is an adjective which means red and sore.
- 'Bulging' is an adjective which means swollen or sticking out.
- 'Expressive' is an adjective which means meaningful or revealing.
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
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.
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'?
Q2.
Which image represents the word 'mesmerising'?
Q3.
Select the correct definition for the adjective 'flawless'.
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
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
Q6.
Match the adjective to the most appropriate word pair.
reputation
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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?
bloodshot
bulging
Q2.
What word does this image represent?
bloodshot
expressive
Q3.
Match the word with the correct definition.
red or sore
swollen or sticking out
showing your thoughts and feelings
Q4.
Match the word pairs that make sense.
eyes
wallet
eyebrows
Q5.
Write the missing word to complete the sentence. The __________ whites of Brick’s eyes were patterned with red veins.
bulging
expressive
Q6.
Write the missing word to complete the sentence. The pirate's __________ pockets were stuffed with jewels.
bloodshot
expressive
Q1 Mrs Wordsmith Q2 Mrs Wordsmith