More rich vocabulary associated with cloudy words
I can use the words 'overcast', 'swirling' and 'wispy' effectively in multiple contexts.
More rich vocabulary associated with cloudy words
I can use the words 'overcast', 'swirling' and 'wispy' effectively in multiple contexts.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Overcast is an adjective which means cloudy or grey.
- Swirling is an adjective which means spiralling or twirling.
- Wispy is an adjective which means thin or fine.
Common misconception
Pupils might think that all three words can be used interchangeably.
Use the word pairs to help pupils see each word and its nuances.
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
Prefix - a letter or group of letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning
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