Unit 12
Word work: interjections
An interjection is a short word or phrase used to show strong feeling: “ Hooray! We’re having a party ,” the animals shouted. An interjection is followed by an exclamation mark .
1 Find the interjections in the following sentences. 1 “ Hurry up! We’ll be late for the party,” Mongoose said to Frog. 2 “Good!, the musicians have arrived,” cried Frog. 3 “Wow! What a pretty dress you’re wearing,” said Mr. Jackfruit. 4 “Ouch!” cried Miss Mango. “You stepped on my toe.” 5 “Hey! It’s my turn to dance with Miss Mango,” said Frog. 6 “Oh dear!, I’ve torn my shirt,” said Agouti. 7 “Well done!” everyone said to the drummers. 8 “Shh! There’s someone watching,” whispered Snake. 2 Complete the sentences with suitable interjections. 1 Hey! It’s not your turn.
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5 ______! It’s the holidays tomorrow. 6 ______ ! Don’t be so noisy. 7 ______ ! You look amazing. 8 ______! You sang beautifully.
2 ______, I can’t find my shoes. 3 ______! The party is starting.
4 ______! That hurt.
Writing: write a haiku
A haiku is a very short poem which originated in Japan. It usually has 17 syllables, divided into three lines like this: First line: 5 syllables Second line: 7 syllables Third line: 5 syllables
Read the haiku below. Frisky Mongoose Max Follows the beat with fever Arms and legs flying.
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2 Write a haiku about one of the animals in the poem on page 106. • Write a list of words you could use to write your haiku. • Arrange the words to fit the form of a haiku. Try to include some alliteration.
• Writing: Ask students to divide the haiku into syllables, e.g. Fri / sky / Mon / goose / Max . Point out the alliteration. • Students can copy their haikus on to a piece of paper or card and draw a picture to illustrate it. Create a wall display with their haikus.
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