Rich vocabulary associated with heat
I can use the words 'blistering', 'perspire' and 'radiant' effectively in multiple contexts.
Rich vocabulary associated with heat
I can use the words 'blistering', 'perspire' and 'radiant' effectively in multiple contexts.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- 'Blistering' is an adjective which means harsh or scorching.
- 'Perspire' is a verb which means to drip with sweat.
- 'Radiant' is an adjective which means bright, brilliant or glowing.
Common misconception
Pupils might think 'blistering' can only be used to describe heat.
Discuss the word pairs such as 'blistering words' and 'blistering pace' and ask pupils to describe how they might be 'blistering'.
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
Verb - a being, doing or having word
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to drip with sweat
bright, brilliant, or glowing
harsh or scorching
profusely
pace
smile