1. Vocabulary and spelling 2. Punctuation 3. Sentences 4. Paragraphing

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1. Vocabulary and spelling2. Punctuation3.
Sentences 4. Paragraphing
Literacy themes
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What is the 7 letter word?
S N G
N O D
I E T
U A T

• Boggle
• Key word for the lesson
• ???
• 11 LETTER WORD 5x merits
• Then how many
• 3 letter words
• 4 letter words
• 5 letter words
• 6 letter words
• Chocolate prizes!

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Ideas for vocabulary activities at start (or end)
of lessons

• Boggle
• Key word for the lesson

R E M
A D G
I A T
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Outstanding How many synonyms can you think
of?

• Exceptional
• Terrific
• Stupendous
• Dazzling
• Marvellous
• Great
• Excellent
• Wonderful

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Solve

• Resolve
• Crack
• Answer
• Explain
• Decipher
• Unravel
• Work out

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Taboo/YSWP

• Corruption

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• Revolution

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• Element

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• Contemporary

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• Cardiovascular exercise

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Maths Taboo Game
Statistics Graphs Averages Number
Cube 3D Square Faces
Compass Direction Pointy circle
Parallel Lines Straight touch
Sphere 3D Circle Volume
Pentagon 5 Sides shape
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WOW week is NEXT WEEK

• Arrange a time and place for your 20mins
  observation
• It is a learning activity not judgemental
• Prepare some feedback of how it went how you
  think the students responded and how did it help
  their learning?
• Also think about how this strategy can be used
  with other literacy themes such as punctuation,
  paragraphing, sentences etc.

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Time to plan

• In pairs
• Plan a time slot for the observations next week
• Plan the activity you will trial today
• Model it to us!

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Extensions

• Learn definition of word
• Find synonyms for homework
• Add to vocabulary log every lesson
• Build in dictionary time / thesaurus

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Spelling extension

• Every other lesson quiz students on vocabulary
  learnt previously
• GIVE students ownership of this NO crosses X
• Students choose which words they must learn
  (practice at home put into sentences)
• Peer assessment the next lesson