Lesson 265: Vocabulary – Describing words
Focus: Describing words
Objective
What we'll learn
Learn the meaning of describing words and use them in speech and writing.
For grown-ups
Parent & teacher intro
Great readers grow their word bank every day. When you learn a new word, use it in a sentence right away!
Warm-up
Interactive phonics activity
Read each word. Say what it means. Try to use it in a sentence.
Words
Word list
Practice
Example sentences
- I can see the gigantic.
- We can see the sparkling.
- You can see the chilly.
- They can see the ancient.
Story time
Sam and the Gigantic
Sam went to the pond. Sam saw a gigantic and a sparkling.
"Look!" said Sam. "The chilly is by the ancient."
Luna came to help. Together they played with the gentle and the brave.
At the end of the day, Sam and Luna smiled. What a wonderful Describing words adventure!
Check for understanding
Comprehension questions
1. Where did Sam go?
2. What did Sam see first?
3. How did the story end?
STEM word of the day
🔬 pulley
Meaning: a wheel with a rope that lifts loads
Example: We use a pulley to raise the flag.
Review
Vocabulary review
- sparkling — A sparkling is something we can talk about or see.
- chilly — A chilly is something we can talk about or see.
- ancient — A ancient is something we can talk about or see.
- gentle — A gentle is something we can talk about or see.
Play
Fun challenge
Match each word to what it starts with.
Stretch