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We are very sorry, we’ve had an issue with our new Word Power resources which we are currently rectifying. We hope to have these resources back online and with you as soon as possible.
In the meantime you can take a look at some of our other vocabulary resources below.
This video CPD series of 8 units has been developed in partnership with The National Literacy Trust to help you develop a cumulative, rich vocabulary curriculum throughout your school. During this course, Ruth Baker-Leask will explore the research that underpins what we know about words and how they work, as well as the essential word knowledge that children need and practical strategies that you can embed into your teaching.
The Tier 2 words in this Year 3 pack can be used by children to add more adventurous or formal vocabulary to their writing. The worksheets can also be used as a reading comprehension activity.
The Tier 2 words in this Year 4 pack can be used by children to add more adventurous or formal vocabulary to their writing. The worksheets can also be used as a reading comprehension activity.
The Tier 2 words in this Year 5 pack can be used by children to add more adventurous or formal vocabulary to their writing. The worksheets can also be used as a reading comprehension activity.
The Tier 2 words in this pack for Year 6 (provided as small cards for table sharing, and larger for display) can be used by children to add more adventurous or formal vocabulary to their writing. The worksheets can also be used as a reading comprehension activity.
Revisit phase 2 phonemes using the Christmas themed images. Pupils can spot items in the images with the initial sounds that they have been taught. The resources also provide opportunities for discussion, talking about what can be seen in the pictures and what children are excited about at Christmas. The activities could be used as part of continuous provision in your setting or be used as an adult focused activity to revisit or teach phase 2 phonemes from Letters and Sounds.
This pack contains 11 interactive PDF posters to inspire more effective writing from children in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6. Each features an everyday (‘boring’) verb, or verb phrase, surrounded by more powerful synonyms, illustrated with eye-catching images.
This set of PDF worksheets allows KS2 children to explore more ambitious vocabulary for their own writing. Each task – understand, explain, challenge, test, apply – explores how choosing more powerful synonyms for everyday verbs can change the meaning of a sentence, and give writing more impact.
From the linguistic discovery of the Rosetta Stone to the mysterious uncovering of Sutton Hoo, archaeology holds a sense of wonder and fascination. But what would happen if we applied these principles of exploration and discovery to our word learning routine in the primary classroom? Find out more on our blog…
A rich vocabulary is a key marker of successful academic outcomes - so how can teachers help every child develop one? Here are 5 effective strategies that you can easily implement into your classroom. Discover more on our blog…
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