Monday, 31st May 2021 – Literacy

Topic: Using Descriptive Language in Reading and Writing

I am learning to identify and use interesting words in a text.

I know I can do it when I can:

• Recognise when a writer has used more interesting words than the words we might use in everyday life.
• I can include interesting language in my own writing.

Good writers will use interesting words. They will research new words and edit their writing to make sure they are not repeating the same words.

Study the alternative word list below:

FUN! We suggest you have some fun by standing in front of a mirror and saying each word out loud with action and expression to bring out the meaning of the word [you can ask a family member to join in😊]

Today you are going to collect and research interesting words.

Watch

 

Independent Activity

1. Open your green lined book.
2. Rule a line under any previous work to rule off.
3. Write today’s date.
4. Write the heading “Descriptive Language”

Now, you’re ready to begin your task.

Find 3 examples of the author using words in an interesting way.

Copy them below and explain why you like them. The first one is done for you.

Word 1: powdery

I like this because: the author is describing the dust that is raised when Marcenia is playing baseball in the field. It is as if the dust is made of powder and in the shape of a cloud.

Word 2:

I like this because:

Word 3:

I like this because:

Word 4:

I like this because:

Choose one of the descriptive words from your selection above. Now, use this link to a thesaurus [like a dictionary] to research your word.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus

Simply enter your word in the search box at the top and scroll down to find lists of similar and opposite words. You must find:

• 3 words that mean something similar (synonym)
• 3 words that mean the opposite (antonym)

Chosen word: ________________________________________
Similar (Synonym)	Opposite  (Antonym)
1.	1.
2.	2.
3.	3.

 

Chat about the book with your family

The book “Catching the Moon”, tells the real story of a young girl who dreamed of being a professional baseball player, in a time when women did not play professional baseball.

• What are your dreams for your future?
• What would you like to achieve or contribute to?
• Do you have a plan to get there?

Challenge

In your book draw a picture to show what are your dreams for the future. Then write between 6 to 8 good sentences about your future dreams