More rich vocabulary associated with shy or uncertain words
I can use the words 'self-conscious', 'sheepish' and 'wary' effectively in multiple contexts.
More rich vocabulary associated with shy or uncertain words
I can use the words 'self-conscious', 'sheepish' and 'wary' effectively in multiple contexts.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- 'Self-conscious' is an adjective which means overly aware of yourself.
- 'Sheepish' is an adjective which means shy, ashamed or uncomfortable.
- 'Wary' is an adjective which means careful or cautious.
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.
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
Suffix - a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word
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