Learning Objectives

Learners are guided to learn the following words:

Allusion, elation, treasure, thistle, chamois, confer, mortgages, abattoir, nightingale, colonel

Learning Activities

1. For home study, each pupil looks up the meaning of the given words
2. Pupils use their dictionary to learn the transcription and pronunciation of the given words
3. Pupils make use of the given words in sentences

Embedded Core Skills

1. Communication and collaboration
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Digital Literacy
4. Leadership and Personal development

Learning Resources

1. Hardcopy dictionary
2. Online dictionary
3. Textbook or Workbook with definitions, sample sentences, and exercises
4. Whiteboard or overhead projector
5. Computer with internet access (optional)

Content

Dictionary meaning of the given words

• Allusion: a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication. 
• Elation: a feeling of great joy, pride, or triumph. 
• Treasure: wealth or riches, especially when in the form of precious metals, jewels, or money. 
• Thistle: a prickly flowering plant with a large, globe-shaped flower head. 
• Chamois: a type of goat-antelope found in the mountains of Europe and Asia, known for its soft and durable skin, which is often used to make leather. 
• Confer: to discuss or consult together; to present or bestow (an honor, for example). 
• Mortgages: A legal agreement in which a lender agrees to loan money to a borrower, in exchange for the borrower’s promise to repay the loan, usually with interest, over a specified period of time. 
• Abattoir: a slaughterhouse; a place where animals are killed for food. 
• Nightingale: a small, brown bird that is known for its beautiful, melodic song, often heard at night during the breeding season. 
• Colonel: a military rank, higher than a lieutenant colonel and lower than a brigadier general. In the United States, the rank of colonel is typically held by commanders of battalions, regiments, or wings in the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps. 

Use the given words in sentences

• Allusion: The author made an allusion to Shakespeare’s play in the novel. The speaker made an allusion to the current political situation in the country. 
• Elation: She felt elation when she received her promotion. The team felt elation when they won the championship. 
• Treasure: They found a treasure chest buried in the backyard. The necklace was a treasure passed down from her grandmother. 
• Thistle: The thistle is the national flower of Scotland. He accidentally touched a thistle and his hand got pricked. 
• Chamois: He bought a chamois leather to clean his car. The chamois is a type of mountain animal found in the Alps. 
• Confer: They will confer with their lawyer before making a decision. The teacher will confer with the student regarding his grade. 
• Mortgages: He took out a mortgage to buy his first house. Many people are struggling to pay their mortgages due to the economic downturn. 
• Abattoir: The abattoir was shut down due to unsanitary conditions. He worked at the abattoir for many years. 
• Nightingale: The nightingale sang beautifully in the garden. She listened to the nightingale’s song while reading a book. 
• Colonel: The Colonel was in charge of the training program. The Colonel gave the orders for the next mission.