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More rich vocabulary associated with clever or sly words
I can use the words 'discerning', 'innovative' and 'astute' effectively in multiple contexts.
New
New
Year 3
More rich vocabulary associated with clever or sly words
I can use the words 'discerning', 'innovative' and 'astute' effectively in multiple contexts.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- 'Discerning' is an adjective which means clear-sighted or selective.
- 'Innovative' is an adjective which means creative or original.
- 'Astute' is an adjective which means shrewd or quick-witted.
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 can be used interchangeably.
Use the word pairs to help pupils see and hear the words in nuanced contexts.
Some of the word pairs might be unfamiliar to pupils such as 'consumer', 'critic', 'commentator', 'observation' and 'lawyer'. Ensure children are taught the meanings of these words.
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which image represents the word 'cunning'?
Q2.
Which image represents the word 'devious'?
Q3.
Select the correct definition for 'shrewd'.
bold and daring
tiny or microscopic
Q4.
Select the correct definition for 'cunning'.
assertive or confident
perfect or flawless
Q5.
Select the correct definition for 'devious'.
clumsy or bludering
empty or unoccupied
Q6.
Which of these words is a synonym for 'shrewd'?
lonely
nervous
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Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
What adjective does this image represent?
devious
diffident
Q2.
What adjective does this image represent?
sly
cunning
Q3.
What adjective does this image represent?
cunning
wary
Q4.
Match the word pairs that make sense.
product
reader
Q5.
Write the missing word to complete the sentence. Thanks to his incredibly __________ mind, Armie was constantly inventing new devices.
wary
bumbling
Q6.
Write the missing word to complete the sentence. Oz was a __________ consumer so she never wasted any money.
evil
self-conscious
Q1 Mrs Wordsmith Q2 Mrs Wordsmith Q3 Mrs Wordsmith