Starter quiz
- Which image represents the word scamper?
- Which image represents the word hurtle?
- Which image represents the word *dart**?
- Select the correct definition of dash.
- to race or rush ✓
- to cross or travel through
- to stumble or walk unsteadily
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- Select the correct definition of scurry.
- to scamper or scuttle ✓
- to run or lunge towards
- to plod or walk slowly
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- Select the correct definition of charge.
- to run or lunge towards ✓
- to scamper or scuttle
- to plod or walk slowly
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Exit quiz
What word does this image represent?- meandering ✓
- swagger
- stagger
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What word does this image represent?- swagger
- meandering
- trudge ✓
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What word does this image represent?- traverse
- skulk
- stagger ✓
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- Which of the following are synonyms of 'traverse'?
- sprint
- cross ✓
- stumble
- pass over ✓
- step
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- Fill in the missing word in the following sentence: Oz __________ confidently into the boss’ office, knowing that she would get the job.
- trudged
- swaggered ✓
- skulked
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- Fill in the missing word in the following sentence: 'The teenager __________ behind his mother’s back, wishing he didn’t have to be at the concert with all her friends.'
- skulked ✓
- traversed
- swaggered
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- 'Meandering' is an adjective which means wandering or following a bendy path.
- 'Skulk' is a verb, which means to creep or prowl.
- 'Trudge', 'swagger', 'traverse' and 'stagger' are other verbs related to walking.
Common misconception
Pupils might use the verb 'meander' instead of the adjective 'meandering' in their sentence.
Explain to pupils that 'meander' is a useful verb to use, but be clear that it is different to the adjective 'meandering' which is used to describe a noun and not as an action.
Keywords
Adjective - a word that describes a noun
Verb - a being, doing or having word
Synonym - a word that has the same or similar meaning to another word
Word pair - words that often appear together
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