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This activity is recommended for use with an interactive whiteboard

Exploring how narratives can be made more interesting by replacing 'said' with alternative synonyms.

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Learning objectives/outcomes:
England: NLS Y3, T1, W19: Common vocabulary for introducing a concluding dialogue e.g said, replied, asked. T3, W13: To synonyms which will be useful in writing dialogue, e.g shouted, cried, yelled, squealed, exploring the effects of meaning, through substituting these synonyms in sentences.
NC KS2 - composition b) Pupils should be taught to broaden their vocabulary and use it in inventive ways.
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Printable ResourcesSaid Synonyms cut-outs
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Additional informationAdditional information:
Megahops: The maximum number of Megahops awarded in this activity is 10. The points are awarded for successfully completing the activity and are not dependent on whether a child gets answers right or wrong.
Location in Spark Island: Sparklantis: Atlantean Tower: Lounge
Related activity information: This is the second of three activities which practise replacing 'said' with alternative synonyms. The story runs chronologically through the three activities so we recommend you play them in order. For an extension of these activities, try You're the Edtior: Went. This deals with replacing 'went' with altenative synonyms.

SEN information
Suitable for children with Cognition and Learning Needs including children with Specific Learning Difficulties and some children with Communication and Interaction Needs. This activity does contain a lot of text, which is not read automatically to the children. The majority of children will need the text read to them - this activity therefore works particularly well when completed in pairs or small groups using a whiteboard. This activity has no sound.

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