Generating vocabulary for a diary entry based on 'Into the Forest'
I can generate precise vocabulary for a diary entry based on ‘Into the Forest’.
Generating vocabulary for a diary entry based on 'Into the Forest'
I can generate precise vocabulary for a diary entry based on ‘Into the Forest’.
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Key learning points
- A diary entry recounts experiences chronologically and expresses emotions, thoughts and feelings.
- Exaggeration is often used to convey emotions in a diary entry.
- Superlatives are used to compare one noun to an entire group of nouns, placing it at a higher degree.
- Hyperbole is the use of exaggerated statements or claims.
- A plan for a diary entry should include precise and ambitious vocabulary, including exaggeration.
Keywords
Recount - a piece of writing that recalls an event or experience
Emotions - strong feelings that result from a person’s circumstances, mood, or relationship with others
Exaggeration - overstating for dramatic effect
Superlative - the form of an adjective that compares one noun to an entire group of nouns, placing it at a higher degree
Hyperbole - the use of exaggerated statements or claims
Common misconception
Children may find it difficult to determine which suffix or word to use to turn an adjective into its superlative form.
Encourage the children to practise saying the superlative form of an adjective out loud to check it sounds right. Model and demonstrate the rules for how to turn adjectives into their superlative form.
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Equipment
You need a copy of the 2022 Puffin Books edition of ‘Into the Forest’ by Anthony Browne for this lesson.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
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I had never felt so frightened in my life.
I was over the moon with joy.
I was shocked to my absolute core.