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REMEMBER: Always insist that children use the target word in every answer they give you at every stage of the session.

1. Display word.

I say: assertiveWe say: assertiveYou say: assertive

Say it and stand up. Say it confidently. Say it quickly. Stomp it.

2. Display COBUILD definition.

‘Someone who is assertive states their needs and opinions clearly, so that people take notice.’

3. Images, connections, and word mapping.

Cycle through the images and say the word ‘assertive’ for each one. Perfect opportunity for making spelling and meaning links with other words.

assert forceful behaviour speakerassertively bold stance memberunassertive decisive personality move

4. Power stance.

To begin this activity, you must demonstrate your own assertive stance whilst explaining, “I want you to show me your most confident, bold, assertive stances possible. Imagine that you need to get people to notice what you have to say.” You could extend the activity by asking them to state a simple opinion about their favourite book or character in an assertive voice.5. Contexts.

The chef was assertive because …The teacher was assertive because …The police officer was assertive because …

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assertive

words to describe confidence

(adjective)


6. The Show-Me Showdown!

To independently show their understanding of the new word, children must choose one of the listed options. Encourage children to pick a different option each day.

drama: act out a scene involving a car salesperson who has to be assertive when trying to sell cars to customers.

doodle: draw your assertive stance! dictate: imagine you are giving an important speech where you need to convince people you’re

right about something. What would you say? divulge: write down everything you can think of about the word ‘assertive’.

8. Choose two children. They have 30 seconds to explain their choices for the showdown. Use a visualiser to show the whole class if possible. This is perfect for if the child has been successful or hasn’t been because either way it’ll open discussion.Notes / reflection:




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audacious


(adjective)



1. Display word.

I say: audaciousWe say: audaciousYou say: audacious

Say it in a confident voice. Say it in a superhero voice. Say it in a fearless voice. Shout it.


‘Someone who is audacious takes risks in order to achieve something.’3. Images, connections and word mapping.

Cycle through the images and say the word ‘audacious’ for each one. Perfect opportunity for making spelling and meaning links with other words.

audaciously bold stunt goalaudacity daring move plan

fearless bid attempt4. Video.

This video is just under five minutes. It is full of human beings doing audacious things. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q__zXNg_bns. 5. Video link.

Write down three audacious things you’d like to achieve when you’re older.



drama: act out the most audacious stunt you can think of (WITHIN REASON!) doodle: draw the most audacious stunt you can think of. dictate: describe the most audacious stunt you can think of. divulge: write down everything you can think of about the word ‘audacious’.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q__zXNg_bns



1. Display word.

I say: brazenWe say: brazenYou say: brazen

Say it strongly. Say it confidently. Say it with a smirk. Say it then stick your tongue out.

2. Display COBUILD definition.Permission granted to reproduce for personal and educational use only. Commercial copying,

hiring, lending is prohibited.

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brazen


(adjective)


‘If you describe a person or their behaviour as brazen, you mean that they are very bold and do not care what people think about them or their behaviour.’3. Images, connections and word mapping.

Cycle through the images and say the word ‘brazen’ for each one. Perfect opportunity for making spelling and meaning links with other words.

brazenly bold thief lieshameless defiance arrogancebrash attitude hypocrisy

4. Example / non-example

If I say something that sounds brazen, say “Ooh, brazen!”. If not, don’t say anything.

Someone stealing a car in broad daylight.Jumping in a puddle next to a stranger.Throwing a ball to your friend.

5. Contexts / situations.

Look at the three pictures and decide on one brazen thing you could do for each one.



doodle: draw a brazen monkey stealing some food from a human’s plate. drama: act out a scene where a brazen thief carries out a daylight robbery. dictate: imagine you see someone being rude and brazen to someone else. What do you do? divulge: write down everything you can think of about the word ‘brazen’.





1. Display word.

I say: presumptuousWe say: presumptuousYou say: presumptuous

Say it in a confident voice. Say it in a smug voice. Say it normally. Say it and clap it.



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presumptuous


(adjective)


‘If you describe someone or their behaviour as presumptuous, you disapprove of them because they are doing something that they have no right to do.’3. Images, connections and word mapping.

Cycle through the images and say the word ‘presumptuous’ for each one. Perfect opportunity for making spelling and meaning links with other words.

presume overconfident attitude foolarrogant child behaviouregotistical brat claim

4. Tortoise and the hare.

Read a short version of the tortoise and the hare. Ask the children how this displays a perfect example of presumptuous behaviour.

Short version here:

The Hare was once boasting of his speed before the other animals. "I have never yet been beaten," said he, "when I put forth my full speed. I challenge any one here to race with me." The Tortoise said quietly, "I accept your challenge." "That is a good joke," said the Hare; "I could dance round you all the way." "Keep your boasting till you've won," answered the Tortoise. "Shall we race?" So a course was fixed and a start was made. The Hare darted almost out of sight at once, but soon stopped and, to show his contempt for the Tortoise, lay down to have a nap. The Tortoise plodded on and plodded on, and when the Hare awoke from his nap, he saw the Tortoise just near the winning-post and could not run up in time to save the race. Then the Tortoise said: "Slow but steady progress wins the race."

5. Video.

Watch this video of a goalkeeper being presumptuous after thinking he’d saved a penalty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ5DPBnHPqo.



doodle: draw a scene that involves a presumptuous sportsperson celebrating too early. drama: act out your own version of the story of the tortoise and the hare. dictate: retell the story of the tortoise and the hare using the word ‘presumptuous’. divulge: write down everything you can think of about the word ‘presumptuous’.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ5DPBnHPqo



1. Display word.

I say: unflappableWe say: unflappableYou say: unflappable

Say it in a calm voice. Say it in a cool voice. Say it a confident voice. Say it and pretend to yawn.


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unflappab

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(adjective)



‘Someone who is unflappable is always calm and never panics or gets upset or angry.’

3. Images, connections and word mapping.

Cycle through the images and say the word ‘unflappable’ for each one. Perfect opportunity for making spelling and meaning links with other words.

4. Stay calm.

Arrange the children into pairs and ask them to assign an ‘A’ and a ‘B’. ‘A’ will then attempt to keep an unflappable face whilst ‘B’ tries to distract them. If they laugh/get annoyed at any stage then they swap. Run the activity for one minute each way.5. Contexts / situations.

How could these things show they were unflappable …

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doodle: sketch a scene involving an unflappable referee surrounded by angry footballers. drama: act out a scene involving a fly about to be swatted. How would the fly act? dictate: imagine you are a referee surrounded by angry footballers. How do you stay

unflappable? divulge: write down everything you can think of about the word ‘unflappable’.



flappable cool calm optimismunflappably calm poise personality

imperturbable composure confidence

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