Inspired by: Market Scene in a Northern Town - Week 2
Embarking on a vibrant exploration of a bustling market scene, students delve into the role of a fruit and veg stallholder, learning how to articulate their thoughts before penning them down. The activity fosters a rich collection of descriptive vocabulary, encompassing the appearance, taste, quality, and price of the produce. Immersive in nature, the children ideally get to taste the fruits to enhance their descriptive prowess. The culmination of this sensory journey is a collaborative class poem, peppered with 'call-outs' and a catchy, repetitive phrase to highlight the unique features of the fruits and vegetables on offer. This creative piece is then brought to life through performance and recording, echoing the lively atmosphere of a market.
The competitive spirit of the marketplace comes alive in 'The Best Stall' activity, where students learn to craft expanded noun phrases to entice shoppers. They are challenged to transform the simple claim 'The Best in Town' into something more compelling, adding emphasis with words like 'always'. Through comparing various sentences, children understand the impact of word choice on the reader. They then design persuasive signs for their stalls and engage in role-play exercises to 'sell their wares', using their crafted phrases to convince their peers. The exercise concludes with a vote to determine the most persuasive stall, encouraging children to use language effectively to sway their audience.
The 'Juicy, Juicier, Juiciest' activity introduces children to the comparative and superlative suffixes –er and –est. They taste and compare different fruits, linking the experience to a Farmer's Market and the variety of produce available, from cereals to livestock-derived products. Students gather appetising adjectives to describe these edible delights, culminating in a tasting session that focuses on the word 'juicy' and its variations. They are then prompted to use these descriptors in sentences, engaging in playful banter that pits their fruit against others, showcasing which is the most succulent. This linguistic exercise not only enhances their vocabulary but also their understanding of how to effectively compare and create impact with their words.
