Year 5 – 6 | SunSmart Dictionary Definitions
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Background
In this lesson, students will incorporate key words associated with sun protection into the classroom spelling program and
extend vocabulary. It aims to improve students’ knowledge, spelling and meaning of sun protection key words and apply
these words to their everyday spoken language, schoolwork and other situations.
Resources
- Dictionary or device
- List of SunSmart words
Instructions
- Search the definition for the SunSmart words using a dictionary or device.
- Record the word and the definition into an exercise book.
- Write the word knowledge meaning into a sentence within the context of sun protection.
- For example: application – The correct application of sunscreen provides a protective layer against harmful UV
radiation from the sun.
Other ideas
- Over a period of 4 days, provide students with 5 new words to complete the dictionary definition and sentences
activity. At the end of the week, students quiz each other on the definition and meaning of the words in relation to sun
protection - Sort the words into groups based on noun, verb, or adjective
- Count how many syllables are in each word? Draw a diagonal line where the syllable breaks up the word
- What letter patterns can you find?