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

For students delving into the rich vocabulary of "The Magic Finger," a specialised worksheet is provided to enhance their understanding of unfamiliar words. The task is straightforward: students must jot down any words they encounter in the book that are not within their current vocabulary. They are then encouraged to research these words using a dictionary, writing down the precise definitions next to each word. This exercise not only broadens their vocabulary but also equips them with the valuable skill of using a dictionary to clarify the meaning of new terms.

Another worksheet focuses on adjectives, aiming to sharpen the students' ability to identify and use descriptive words in sentences. The first part of the worksheet presents a series of sentences in which students must underline the adjectives. These sentences include various scenarios, such as an angry dog chasing someone or the sun burning one's skin. The second part challenges students to enhance sentences by inserting appropriate adjectives. They are given sentence structures with blank spaces where they must place adjectives to add detail and depth to the descriptions, including the use of two adjectives consecutively to describe a house. This activity not only reinforces their knowledge of adjectives but also encourages creativity in their use of language.