The Magic Finger - Lesson 5: Thinking About Words - PowerPoint

Lesson 5 of 'The Magic Finger' English teaching resources is designed to enhance vocabulary and understanding of adjectives. The lesson begins with an objective for students to use a dictionary to look up unfamiliar words from 'The Magic Finger'. This exercise encourages students to write down words they don't understand and find their definitions, just like the given example where 'forefinger' is defined as the finger next to the thumb. The importance of understanding the words used in the book is emphasised, suggesting that a dictionary should always be kept close by while reading to help with comprehension.

Further into the lesson, students are introduced to adjectives, which are described as words that characterise people, places, and things. An example is provided to illustrate how the adjective 'mean' describes Mr Gregg, aiding readers to visualise what is being described. Students are then engaged in activities to identify adjectives in given sentences and to use adjectives to improve their writing. The lesson includes interactive components like speaking and listening exercises, where students read their sentences aloud, explain their choice of adjectives, and receive feedback on how adjectives enhance their writing. The lesson concludes with a reminder of the role of adjectives in creating a vivid picture for the reader and encourages students to incorporate them into their writing.