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Today, we're going to dive into vocabulary that helps us express emotions, especially fear and exhaustion. Can anyone give me an example of when they felt scared?
I felt scared when I watched a horror movie!
I felt scared during a thunderstorm.
Excellent examples! Now, what words might we use to describe that fear? Think of synonyms for 'scared'.
Terrified could work!
Frightened is another one!
Great! Let's remember these: 'Frightened', 'Terrified', and 'Alarmed'. FTA for short. Can you think of more emotions we can express?
How about 'excited'?
Perfect! Weβll explore these feelings in more examples throughout the lesson.
To summarize, we've categorized words reflecting our feelings of fear into synonyms. Keep FTA in mind as we move on.
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Now let's discuss feelings of tiredness which the narrator experiences. What vocabulary expresses exhaustion?
Exhausted is one word.
How about weary or fatigued?
Exactly! Remember EWF: Exhausted, Weary, Fatigued. Let's think of sentences using these words. How can you use 'exhausted' in a sentence?
I felt exhausted after the long journey.
Great sentence! Let's summarize what we've discussed today about words describing exhaustion: EWF. Keep practicing these in your writing!
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Now, letβs find synonyms and antonyms for some words. Let's start with 'rich'. What is its synonym?
Wealthy?
Affluent could work too.
Excellent! Now for its antonym. What would that be?
Poor.
Right! Next, let's focus on 'insecure'. What's a synonym for that?
Unstable!
Correct. Remember, SKI for Rich, Poor; Unstable for Insecure. Any questions?
No questions!
Let's recap our synonyms and antonyms exercise with your notes!
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This section explores vocabulary derived from the story 'The Miraculous Escape'. It highlights words that describe fear and exhaustion, providing exercises to enhance understanding and usage of these words in context.
In this section, students engage with vocabulary relating to emotions and experiences, particularly focusing on fear and exhaustion as depicted in the story 'The Miraculous Escape'. Key areas include identifying synonyms and antonyms for specific words mentioned in the text. Exercises encourage students to relate to the story's themes through vocabulary usage and comprehension, fostering a deeper emotional and contextual understanding.
The activities incorporate various learning styles through interactive discussions, reading comprehension questions, and practical exercises to enhance vocabulary acquisition and usage in sentences. Students are also encouraged to explore their experiences with fear and express them using the new vocabulary learned.
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Fear Getting tired
Terrific, ____, Exhausted, ____,
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In this chunk, the focus is on vocabulary that expresses feelings related to fear and exhaustion during a challenging journey. The narrator experiences intense fear due to the dangerous encounter with the serpent, and feelings of tiredness occur due to the strenuous voyage. Students are encouraged to fill in words that capture these emotions, enhancing their vocabulary.
Imagine walking home in the dark and hearing unknown noises. You might feel a sudden chill of fear, and after a long day, you are also physically exhausted. Just as you would try to describe the feeling of fear from shadows, this activity helps articulate those emotions in words.
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Fear
(a) fearsome (e) fear __
(b) fear ___ (f) fear __
(c) fear ___ (g) fear __
(d) fear ___ (h) fear ___
This chunk encourages students to explore different forms of the word 'fear' by adding suffixes. Suffixes can change the meaning of a word or convert it into a different part of speech. By completing this exercise, students will learn how to expand their vocabulary and understand the nuances of word formation.
Think about how you might describe someone who is scary. Instead of just saying βthey are fearβ, you could use βfearsomeβ to convey that they inspire fear. This shows how adding a suffix can transform a base word into a more descriptive term, much like how you can change a simple drawing into a detailed painting with different colors.
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Key Concepts
Vocab for Fear: Understanding and expressing fear through terms like frightened and terrified.
Vocab for Exhaustion: Describing feelings of tiredness using words like exhausted and weary.
Synonyms & Antonyms: Identifying and using synonyms and antonyms to expand vocabulary.
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Example of fear: 'I was frightened when the lights went out.'
Example of exhaustion: 'After hiking all day, I felt completely fatigued.'
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When feeling fatigue, find the intrigue.
Imagine a young traveler who, after a long trek, felt exhausted but proud, as they overcame challenges just like the narrator in our story.
Remember 'Frightened, Terrified, Alarmed': FTA to recall words for scared.
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Term: Exhausted
Definition:
Feeling very tired or drained of energy.
Term: Frightened
Definition:
Feeling scared or afraid.
Term: Terrified
Definition:
Feeling extreme fear.
Term: Alarmed
Definition:
Feeling sudden fear or anxiety.
Term: Weary
Definition:
Feeling fatigued; tired.
Term: Fatigued
Definition:
Feeling extreme tiredness, usually after exertion.
Term: Synonym
Definition:
A word that means the same as another word.
Term: Antonym
Definition:
A word that means the opposite of another word.