Spark Island: Activity assessment worksheet

Activity name: Synonym pairs
Learning outcomes (England):
NLS Y4, T2, W9: to use alternative words and expressions which are more accurate and interesting than the common choices.
Y5, T1, W7: to explain the differences between synonyms e.g angry, irritated, frustrated.
NC KS2 - Pupils should be taught to broaden their vocabulary and use it in inventive ways.
Learning outcomes (Scotland):
Reading; Knowledge about language; Level C:
Show that they know, understand and can use at least the following terms - thesaurus.
Learning outcomes (Northern Ireland):
Key Stage 2:
Reading:
- Disussing and interpreting the texts they have read.
- Discussing features of language and noting how words are constructed and spelled.
- Acquiring and growing a knowledge of phrases and words which can be recognised on sight.
Writing:
- Experimenting with rhymes, rhythms, verse structure and all kinds of verbal play and dialect.
- Writing creatively using imaginative vocabulary.
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