English First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 5

Today, we will explore new words that we can use in our everyday conversations and writing. Vocabulary is important because it helps us express our thoughts clearly. We will read a short story together and identify some new words. After that, we will discuss their meanings and how to use them in sentences.

Let's take the word 'exciting.' I can say, 'The game was exciting!' Notice how I used the word in a sentence to describe something fun. Now, let's think of other sentences using the words 'happy,' 'big,' and 'fast.' For example, 'The dog is big.' Can anyone give me a sentence using 'happy'?

Now, I will give you a list of words: 'jump,' 'play,' 'run.' In pairs, create sentences using these words. Remember to use correct punctuation at the end of your sentences. After a few minutes, we will share our sentences with the class. This will help us practice speaking and listening to each other.

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences using the new vocabulary words we discussed today. Make sure to include correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish, draw a picture that represents one of your sentences. This will help you connect your words to visuals.

• Boring
• Fun and interesting
• Sad
• Difficult

Answer: Fun and interesting

Exciting means something that is fun and interesting, making you feel eager or thrilled.

• The cat is sleeping
• The cat is sleeping.
• The cat is sleeping!
• The cat is sleeping?

Answer: The cat is sleeping.

The correct sentence ends with a period, indicating a statement.

Answer: I am happy when I play with my friends.

This sentence correctly uses 'happy' to express a feeling.

• Small
• Tall
• Heavy
• Wide

Answer: Small

Small is the opposite of big, meaning something that takes up less space.

Answer: Question mark.

A question mark is used to indicate that a sentence is asking something.

• Jump
• Run
• Walk
• Sit

Answer: Run

Run means to move quickly on foot, faster than walking.

• The car is slow.
• The car is fast.
• The car is big.
• The car is old.

Answer: The car is fast.

This sentence correctly describes the car's speed.

Answer: Exciting.

Exciting is a new word that we discussed and learned about in class.