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Literacy - Writing (Words)

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Welcome to the Literacy pages.

Feel free to browse through the word-related ideas and resources listed below,
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Nouns, Adjectives, Verbs and Adverbs:
  • Adverb Poster PDF File - A wonderful poster which can be displayed to give children adverb suggestions. Contributed by Paul Litten.
  • Adjectives PDF File - A colourful worksheet (PDF) which develops children's understanding of adjectives. Contributed by a visitor.
  • Adjective Alphabet - A clever way of collecting adjectives for use in future written work.
  • Adjective, Noun, Verb, Adverb - Reinforces knowledge of these four types of words (includes worksheet).
  • Noun Rap - A fantastic way of helping children remember different types of words.
  • Hamburger Writing - Use this fabulous technique to help your children's writing skills.
  • Collective Nouns PDF File - A PDF containing an exercise to reinforce children's existing knowledge of collective nouns. Contributed by Jim Merrett.
  • Nouns Worksheet PDF File - A PDF worksheet which encourages children to think about nouns. Contributed by Luke Townsend.
  • Verbs Worksheets - Worksheets which teach children how to change the spellings of verbs when changing their tense.
  • Verb and Adverb Actions - A drama idea which increases children's awareness of different verbs and adverbs.
  • Verb Tenses PDF File - A useful PDF, contributed by Hafeez, asking children to change the verbs between the past and present tense.
Words linked to Speech: Synonyms / Antonyms:
  • Synonyms and Antonyms - Team game in which children find synonyms and antonyms of words. Also encourages use of a thesaurus.
  • Synonyms Word Document - A wonderful set of resources which make an enjoyable practical activity. Children have to sort the words into groups to make sets of synonyms. Contributed by Maureen Rice.
  • Syns and Ants - A fun game to revise understanding of synonyms and antonyms.
  • Synonym Pairs - A fabulous way of helping children to learn about synonyms.
  • Synonyms worksheet PDF File - Write a word in the central shape, and the children should then find lots of synonyms. Contributed by Paul Litten.
  • Anthony Antonym - Develop your children's understanding of antonyms with this excellent idea!
Other Word Work:
  • Make a Sentence - A fun way of thinking about types of words and their agreement within sentences.
  • Starting and Extending Sentences Word Document - Two wonderful reference posters to encourage children to think about how to start (and also extend) their sentences. Contributed by Christine Stanger.
  • Word Quilts - A very simple idea which helps children to know the different types of words. Also an excellent way to decorate your classroom.
  • Oh How Boring! - A story which children must edit to make it less repetitive and boring.
  • Alternative Meanings - Make up alternative meanings for words, based on how the words actually sound.
  • Rhyming Words Word Document - Can children think of words which rhyme with the sets given here? Contributed by Lisa Daniels.
  • Prepositions Activities Web Pages - Lots and lots of online interactive resources, ideas and worksheets to teach your children about prepositions.
  • Using a Thesaurus - A worksheet which encourages children to use a thesaurus to find synonyms.
  • Three quick games which encourage children to think about the letters which make up words:
  • Super Sentences! - Turn boring simple sentences into Super Sentences!
  • Alliteration - A fun idea to help children learn what alliteration is.
  • Onomatopoeia - A fantastic way of teaching children what onomatopoeia is, and remembering how to spell it!
  • Word Photo Booklet - Make a booklet, using digital photos, to review children's understanding of types of words.
  • Boy / Girl - An interesting game for children which encourages them to share new vocabulary.
  • Alphabet Revision Game Word Document - A fun game which can be sued to revise vocabulary for any subject / topic. Contributed by Maja Hadzic.
  • Vocabulary Ideas Word Document - A number of useful games and activities which can be used to review different vocabulary. Contributed by Maja Hadzic.
  • The Sent Away Game - A fun game for introducing new words, and for developing memory skills.
  • Names - Fun game, where children think of words (in specific categories) beginning with certain letters.
  • MadLibs-styled Grammar - A humorous game which can be used to reinforce knowledge of types of vocabulary.
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Synonyms Posters (only £2.00)
A downloadable resource:

  • A set of 10 posters displaying synonyms for the most commonly used words
  • Includes synonyms such as fast, big and the favourite, NICE!
  • Great for KS2.

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