The Twits - Lesson 5: Thinking About Words - PowerPoint

The lesson titled "Thinking About Words" is an English teaching resource designed to enhance vocabulary and understanding of language, specifically focusing on the use of adjectives and dictionary skills. Students are encouraged to identify words they are unfamiliar with while reading "The Twits" and to use a dictionary to look up and write down the definitions. This process aims to ensure that they fully comprehend the text. Additionally, the lesson objectives include learning to recognise and use adjectives, which are words that describe people, places, and things, thereby giving the reader a clearer picture of what is being described. For instance, adjectives like 'foul' and 'smelly' are used to describe the character Mr Twit, adding depth to the narrative.

Throughout the lesson, students engage in various activities to practice their new skills. They are tasked with spotting adjectives in sentences and even in excerpts from "The Twits", such as 'Mr. Twit Gets a Horrid Shock', and then writing them down. This exercise helps students understand how adjectives enhance descriptive writing. Furthermore, they are asked to insert appropriate adjectives into given sentences, which helps them to think critically about word choice and its impact on meaning. By the end of the lesson, students are expected to remember the importance of using adjectives in their writing to create vivid imagery and to have improved their ability to understand and define new vocabulary.