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Rich vocabulary associated with smell

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words ‘overpowering’, ‘pungent’, ‘putrid’, ‘toxic’, ‘faint’ and ‘musty’ effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Overpowering' is an adjective which means overwhelming or unbearable. -...
Instructional Video31:29
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Rich vocabulary associated with beauty

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'chiselled', 'dazzling' and 'impeccable' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Chiselled' is an adjective which means perfectly carved or sculpted. - 'Dazzling' is an adjective which...
Instructional Video32:36
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Rich vocabulary associated with the word disgusting

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words ‘rancid’ and ‘nauseating’ and other rich vocabulary associated with the word disgusting. Key learning points: - 'Rancid' is an adjective which means foul or rotten. - 'Nauseating' is an...
Instructional Video32:02
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Rich vocabulary associated with hot words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'clammy', 'gleaming' and 'oppressive' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - Clammy is an adjective which means soggy or moist. - Gleaming is an adjective which means shining or...
Instructional Video32:39
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Rich vocabulary associated with cloudy words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'billowing', 'dense' and 'hazy' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - Billowing is an adjective which means swelling or expanding. - Dense is an adjective which means thick, solid or...
Instructional Video31:45
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More rich vocabulary associated with eyes

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'fiery', 'steely' and 'vacant' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Fiery' is an adjective which means hot-tempered, passionate or burning. - 'Steely' is an adjective which means...
Instructional Video32:10
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More rich vocabulary associated with clever or sly words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'discerning', 'innovative' and 'astute' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Discerning' is an adjective which means clear-sighted or selective. - 'Innovative' is an adjective which...
Instructional Video31:05
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More rich vocabulary associated with wind words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'howl', 'whirlwind' and 'windswept' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Howl' is a verb which means to cry or wail. - 'Whirlwind' is a noun which means a hurricane or tornado. -...
Instructional Video33:17
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Rich vocabulary associated with shy or uncertain words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'diffident', 'hesitant' and 'reticent' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Diffident' is an adjective which means modest or shy. - 'Hesitant' is an adjective which means nervous or...
Instructional Video33:04
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More rich vocabulary associated with beauty

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'flawless', 'mesmerising' and 'statuesque' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Flawless' is an adjective which means perfect or impeccable. - 'Mesmerising' is an adjective which...
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More rich vocabulary associated with cold words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'frosty', 'numbing' and 'penetrating' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Frosty' is an adjective which means freezing or icy. - 'Numbing' is an adjective which means ice-cold or...
Instructional Video33:04
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Rich vocabulary associated with eyes

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'bloodshot', 'bulging' and 'expressive' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Bloodshot' is an adjective which means red and sore. - 'Bulging' is an adjective which means swollen or...
Instructional Video32:20
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Rich vocabulary associated with stormy words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'deluge', 'electrifying' and 'incessant' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Deluge' is a noun which means a flood or overflowing water. - 'Electrifying' is an adjective which...
Instructional Video34:07
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Rich vocabulary associated with chaos and confusion

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words 'havoc', 'turbulent' and other rich vocabulary associated with chaos and confusion. Key learning points: - 'Havoc' is a noun, which means great damage or chaos. - 'Turbulent' is a adjective,...
Instructional Video34:42
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More rich vocabulary associated with confidence

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'conceited', 'presumptuous' and 'unflappable' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Conceited' is an adjective which means vain or proud. - 'Presumptuous' is an adjective which means...
Instructional Video33:25
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Rich vocabulary associated with confidence

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'assertive', 'audacious' and 'brazen' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Assertive' is an adjective which means forceful or self-confident. - 'Audacious' is an adjective which...
Instructional Video34:38
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Rich vocabulary associated with cold words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'biting', 'brisk' and 'excruciating' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - Biting is an adjective which means bitter, cold or harsh. - Brisk is an adjective which means sharp or...
Instructional Video34:15
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More rich vocabulary associated with heat

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'relentless', 'scorching' and 'suffocating' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - Relentless is an adjective which means constant or non-stop. - Scorching is an adjective which means...
Instructional Video33:38
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Writing about characters, setting and plot: 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff'

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can write part of a story. Key learning points: - Rehearsing a sentence out loud before writing it helps us to remember it - Reading a sentence back after writing helps to check it makes sense - Every sentence must start...
Instructional Video32:53
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What is it like? 'Ist' with adjectives

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can ask what something is like, answer creatively with a range of adjectives, and understand known words and cognates in a longer passage. Key learning points: - 'Wie?' has two meanings: 'How?' and 'What ... like?',...
Instructional Video32:27
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Describe a person or thing: regular gender adjective agreement

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can form feminine adjectives by adding an 'e'. Key learning points: - When an adjective describes a woman or girl, its spelling and sound can change. This is called the feminine form. - The most common change is to add...
Instructional Video41:01
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What you do with others: -er verbs and favourite things

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can ask and answer questions about favourite things and use singular and 'nous' form present -er verbs to say what I do with others. Key learning points: - Spelling words accurately in French is tricky and needs regular...
Instructional Video36:59
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Rich vocabulary associated with clever or sly words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'shrewd', 'cunning' and 'devious' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Shrewd' is an adjective which means clever or sharp-witted. - 'Cunning' is an adjective which means sly or...
Instructional Video37:24
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More rich vocabulary associated with shy or uncertain words

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'self-conscious', 'sheepish' and 'wary' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Self-conscious' is an adjective which means overly aware of yourself. - 'Sheepish' is an adjective which...