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Encourage pupils in Years 2-6 to broaden their knowledge and use of vocabulary, by completing the scales with words that link between two extremes. This activity, which involves considering synonyms and antonyms, could be used as a starter to extend pupils’ word choices before writing.

NB the worksheets are best printed at A3 size

  • Seven vocabulary scales worksheets with pairs of words suggested
  • Blank vocabulary scales worksheets so teachers or children can add their own word pairs
  • Teacher notes
  • NB the worksheets are best printed at A3 size
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