Bill's New Frock - Chapter 5 - Word Workshop

The "Word Workshop" from Chapter 5 of "Bill's New Frock" is an educational activity designed to enhance vocabulary skills for KS2 students. Each section prompts learners to explore different aspects of a word, including its meaning, usage in a sentence, modifications through prefixes or suffixes, and its synonyms and antonyms. This comprehensive approach not only broadens the students' vocabulary but also deepens their understanding of the English language. For example, students may examine the word 'desperate', identify its word class, use it in a sentence, find synonyms like 'hopeless', and antonyms such as 'hopeful'. Similarly, they would explore 'riot', 'glanced', 'shabby', and other words, each time engaging with the language to reinforce their learning and comprehension.

Further words included in the workshop such as 'disgust', 'discussion', 'contented', and 'replying', offer a diverse range of vocabulary for the students to work with. The activity encourages them to t