Exploring vocabulary in 'Grandad's Island'
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand and use the vocabulary in the story.
Key learning points
- Listening to and reading books is a way to learn new vocabulary.
- Powerful verbs are used to show how characters are speaking, such as "boomed" and "shouted".
- We can use different strategies to work out the meaning of unknown words.
- Re-reading a story helps to develop our fluency.
Keywords
Vocabulary - the words we know and use to communicate with others
Description - using words to help someone imagine what something is like
Senses - the physical abilities of sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste
Expression - reading with feelings and emotion to bring the story to life
Common misconception
Pupils may think they should only read a story once.
Highlight the importance of reading and re-reading texts to develop greater fluency and understanding.
Teacher tip
Depending on the children's reading levels, you may ask children to read independently, in pairs or through echo reading to practise fluency and expression throughout the lesson.
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2015 Simon & Schuster edition of ‘Grandad’s Island’ by Benji Davies for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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