More rich vocabulary associated with calm and pleasant words
I can use the words 'rustling', 'serene' and 'tranquil' effectively in multiple contexts.
More rich vocabulary associated with calm and pleasant words
I can use the words 'rustling', 'serene' and 'tranquil' effectively in multiple contexts.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- 'Rustling' is an adjective which means crackling or swishing.
- 'Serene' is an adjective which means peaceful or calm.
- 'Tranquil' is an adjective which means peaceful or blissfully quiet.
Common misconception
Pupils might use the word 'rustling' incorrectly.
A 'rustling' object implies a level of movement. If leaves weren't moving, we wouldn't describe them as 'rustling' but we would if the breeze was blowing them.
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
Etymology - the study of the origin of words and the ways their meanings have changed over time
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