Helping words stick

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Opportunity #1 - Helping words stick

 

Audience – Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4

Time - 1 to 3 hours approximately

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Explore what it means to ‘know a word’, how to select the right words to teach, and some effective strategies to use in the classroom, including the use of morphology.

Vocabulary deficit continues to be one of the main reasons pupils struggle to comprehend text. Research tells us that vocabulary needs to be taught through explicit instruction and carefully chosen words. Helping words stick can also be developed into a longer-term project.

 

‘Thanks Eve, as always your training was brilliant and I can’t wait to get back to school.’
Senior Leader, St Cuthbert’s R C Primary School

 

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