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Rich vocabulary associated with big words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'colossal' and 'robust' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Colossal' is an adjective which means massive or gigantic. - 'Robust' is an adjective which means strong and tough.
Instructional Video26:29
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Rich vocabulary associated with a village

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words ‘picturesque’, ‘remote’ and other rich vocabulary associated with a village. Key learning points: - 'Picturesque' is an adjective which means attractive or scenic; like a village so pretty...
Instructional Video26:13
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Rich vocabulary associated with the night

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words ‘eerie’, ‘dusk’ and other rich vocabulary associated with the night. Key learning points: - 'Dusk' is a noun which means twilight or nightfall. - 'Eerie' is an adjective which means weird,...
Instructional Video26:30
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Rich vocabulary associated with the countryside

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words ‘idyllic’, ‘verdant’ and other rich vocabulary associated with the countryside. Key learning points: - 'Idyllic' is an adjective which means ideal or perfect; like a beautiful place where...
Instructional Video26:28
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Rich vocabulary associated with the mountains

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words ‘precipitous’, ‘towering’ and other rich vocabulary associated with the mountains. Key learning points: - 'Precipitous' is an adjective which means steep or dangerously high. - 'Towering' is...
Instructional Video27:21
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Rich vocabulary associated with trying hard

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words ‘tenacious’, ‘persevere’ and other rich vocabulary associated with trying hard. Key learning points: - 'Tenacious' is an adjective which means determined or strong-willed. - 'Persevere' is a...
Instructional Video27:25
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Rich vocabulary associated with feeling stressed or scared

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words ‘apprehensive’, ‘petrified’ and other rich vocabulary associated with feeling stressed or scared. Key learning points: - 'Apprehensive' is an adjective which means feeling nervous or afraid....
Instructional Video28:45
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Rich vocabulary associated with running

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words 'hurtle', 'scamper' and other rich vocabulary associated with running. Key learning points: - 'Hurtle' is a verb which means to rush or move very quickly. - 'Scamper' is a verb which means...
Instructional Video28:45
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Rich vocabulary associated with feeling sad

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words ‘desolate’, ‘inconsolable’ and other rich vocabulary associated with feeling sad. Key learning points: - 'Desolate' is an adjective which means feeling miserable, depressed or lonely. -...
Instructional Video28:33
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More rich vocabulary associated with small or thin words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'shrivelled', 'squat' and 'willowy' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Shrivelled' is an adjective which means wrinkled or shrunken. - 'Squat' is an adjective which means short...
Instructional Video27:50
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More rich vocabulary associated with cloudy words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'overcast', 'swirling' and 'wispy' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - Overcast is an adjective which means cloudy or grey. - Swirling is an adjective which means spiralling or...
Instructional Video27:50
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Rich vocabulary associated with wind words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words ‘gust’, ‘flurry’ and ‘blustery’ effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Gust' is a noun which means a blast of air or strong breeze. - 'Flurry' is a noun which means a short, swirling...
Instructional Video28:13
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More rich vocabulary associated with clumsy or silly words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'lumbering', 'inept' and 'heavy-handed' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Lumbering' is an adjective which means moving in a slow and heavy way. - 'Inept' is an adjective which...
Instructional Video28:28
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Rich vocabulary associated with the city

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words ‘affluent’, ‘diverse’ and other rich vocabulary associated with the city. Key learning points: - 'Affluent' is an adjective which means rich or wealthy. - 'Diverse' is an adjective which...
Instructional Video29:07
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More rich vocabulary associated with big words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'gargantuan' and 'bulky' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - Gargantuan is an adjective which means huge or enormous. - Bulky is an adjective which means large, heavily built or...
Instructional Video29:30
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Synonyms, antonyms, prepositions and adverbs

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can identify how specific words act on the meaning of a sentence. Key learning points: - Words can be related to each other by common features, patterns or meaning. - Synonyms and antonyms can be used by writers to vary...
Instructional Video29:21
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Rich vocabulary associated with a meal

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words ‘meagre’ and ‘hearty’ and other rich vocabulary associated with a meal. Key learning points: - 'Meagre' is an adjective which means limited, small or not enough. - 'Hearty' is an adjective...
Instructional Video29:21
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Rich vocabulary associated with anger

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words ‘livid’, ‘spiteful’ and other rich vocabulary associated with anger. Key learning points: - 'Livid' is an adjective which means extremely angry or furious. - 'Spiteful' is an adjective which...
Instructional Video29:49
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Rich vocabulary associated with dark and rainy words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'bleak', 'downpour' and 'drab' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Bleak' is an adjective which means gloomy or depressing. - 'Downpour' is a noun which means a heavy rainstorm. -...
Instructional Video31:04
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Rich vocabulary associated with walking

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words 'meandering', 'skulk' and other rich vocabulary associated with walking. Key learning points: - 'Meandering' is an adjective which means wandering or following a bendy path. - 'Skulk' is a...
Instructional Video31:01
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More rich vocabulary associated with hot words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'searing', 'stifling' and 'sweltering' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Searing' is an adjective which means burning or scorching. - 'Stifling' is an adjective which means...
Instructional Video30:53
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Rich vocabulary associated with fight or battle

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words 'feud', 'ambush' and other rich vocabulary associated with fight or battle words. Key learning points: - 'Ambush' is a verb which means to make a surprise attack. - 'Feud' is a noun which...
Instructional Video29:54
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Rich vocabulary associated with calm and pleasant words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'balmy', 'dewy' and 'temperate' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Balmy' is an adjective which means mild or warm. - 'Dewy' is an adjective which means moist or damp. -...
Instructional Video30:21
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Rich vocabulary associated with hard-work

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'gruelling', 'tedious' and other rich vocabulary associated with hard-work. Key learning points: - 'Gruelling' is an adjective, which means difficult or draining. - 'Tedious' is an adjective, which...