Understand the Meaning of Words in a Non-fiction Text

This activity is all about the meaning of words.

 

How many words can you think of that mean the same as pretty?

 

 

Here are a few:

Beautiful

Stunning

Gorgeous

 

 

Read the start of the biography below:

 

In a charming village in the heart of England, there lived an artistic and kind toymaker named Clara Everwood. She was known for creating the most delightful toys in the world. Clara’s journey started with a heart full of dreams and a wonderful imagination and soon her toys filled the hearts of children all over the country.

 

 

Can you find a word in this paragraph meaning the same as beautiful?

 

Did you spot the answer hiding in the first sentence here?

 

Charming means beautiful. We could add it to our list!

 

Look at this line from the story:

She was known for creating the most delightful toys in the world.

 

Can you think of a word which could replace creating in this sentence so that it has the same meaning?

 

 

Did you come up with a word like making or designing?

 

In this activity, you’ll continue to read this biography and answer questions about the meaning of words. Use clues in the sentences to help you work out their meanings.