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5.5 - Vocabulary

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Introduction to Emotional Vocabulary

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Teacher

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?

Student 1
Student 1

I felt scared when I watched a horror movie!

Student 2
Student 2

I felt scared during a thunderstorm.

Teacher
Teacher

Excellent examples! Now, what words might we use to describe that fear? Think of synonyms for 'scared'.

Student 3
Student 3

Terrified could work!

Student 4
Student 4

Frightened is another one!

Teacher
Teacher

Great! Let's remember these: 'Frightened', 'Terrified', and 'Alarmed'. FTA for short. Can you think of more emotions we can express?

Student 1
Student 1

How about 'excited'?

Teacher
Teacher

Perfect! We’ll explore these feelings in more examples throughout the lesson.

Teacher
Teacher

To summarize, we've categorized words reflecting our feelings of fear into synonyms. Keep FTA in mind as we move on.

Exploring the Vocabulary of Exhaustion

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Now let's discuss feelings of tiredness which the narrator experiences. What vocabulary expresses exhaustion?

Student 2
Student 2

Exhausted is one word.

Student 3
Student 3

How about weary or fatigued?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! Remember EWF: Exhausted, Weary, Fatigued. Let's think of sentences using these words. How can you use 'exhausted' in a sentence?

Student 4
Student 4

I felt exhausted after the long journey.

Teacher
Teacher

Great sentence! Let's summarize what we've discussed today about words describing exhaustion: EWF. Keep practicing these in your writing!

Synonyms and Antonyms

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Now, let’s find synonyms and antonyms for some words. Let's start with 'rich'. What is its synonym?

Student 1
Student 1

Wealthy?

Student 2
Student 2

Affluent could work too.

Teacher
Teacher

Excellent! Now for its antonym. What would that be?

Student 3
Student 3

Poor.

Teacher
Teacher

Right! Next, let's focus on 'insecure'. What's a synonym for that?

Student 4
Student 4

Unstable!

Teacher
Teacher

Correct. Remember, SKI for Rich, Poor; Unstable for Insecure. Any questions?

Student 1
Student 1

No questions!

Teacher
Teacher

Let's recap our synonyms and antonyms exercise with your notes!

Introduction & Overview

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Quick Overview

The section focuses on understanding vocabulary related to emotions and experiences as illustrated in the stories, emphasizing various feelings and how they can be expressed.

Standard

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.

Detailed

Vocabulary Section 5.5

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 and Tiredness Vocabulary

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  1. The story of Miraculous Escape has a number of words which describe the narrator’s feeling of fear and getting tired of the journey. List the words of the two feelings and experiences.

Fear Getting tired
Terrific, ____, Exhausted, ____,
__,__, __,__,
__,__, __,__,
__,__, __,__,
__,__, __,__,

Detailed Explanation

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.

Examples & Analogies

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.

Suffixes Related to 'Fear'

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  1. Can you now add suffix which can mean or relate to the word β€˜fear’? First one has been done for you.

Fear
(a) fearsome (e) fear __
(b) fear
___ (f) fear __
(c) fear ___
(g) fear __
(d) fear
___ (h) fear ___

Detailed Explanation

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.

Examples & Analogies

Think about how you might describe someone who is scary. Instead of just saying β€˜they are fear’, you could use β€˜fearsome’ 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.

Definitions & Key Concepts

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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.

Examples & Real-Life Applications

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Examples

  • Example of fear: 'I was frightened when the lights went out.'

  • Example of exhaustion: 'After hiking all day, I felt completely fatigued.'

Memory Aids

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🎡 Rhymes Time

  • When feeling fatigue, find the intrigue.

πŸ“– Fascinating Stories

  • Imagine a young traveler who, after a long trek, felt exhausted but proud, as they overcame challenges just like the narrator in our story.

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • Remember 'Frightened, Terrified, Alarmed': FTA to recall words for scared.

🎯 Super Acronyms

Use WEFT to remember Weary, Exhausted, Fatigued, Tired for describing tiredness.

Flash Cards

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Glossary of Terms

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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.