Exploring vocabulary in 'The Pebble in my Pocket'
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explore the meaning of vocabulary to develop my understanding of the text.
Key learning points
- Looking at word class can help us to understand unfamiliar vocabulary.
- Considering where you've heard a word before can help you infer vocabulary meaning.
- Exploring illustrations can help us to understand the meaning of vocabulary.
Keywords
Illustrations - visual representations accompanying a text
Word class - refers to different types of words that are used to form sentences
Vocabulary - the words we know and use to communicate with others
Common misconception
You should always look at an illustration first to identify what is happening in a text.
Illustrations can be very helpful for supporting understanding, but using strategies to understand vocabulary first is really important.
Teacher tip
As well as using the strategies taught to understand the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary, encourage children to look up the meaning of new words using a dictionary.
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