Brightstorm - Session 8 - Word Workshop

The Brightstorm Word Workshop is a comprehensive exercise designed to enhance vocabulary skills among KS2 students. Each session encourages learners to delve into the meanings, usage, and modifications of various words, further enriching their linguistic repertoire. For instance, the word 'exchanged' could be explored for its definition, used in a creative sentence, and then modified by changing its tense or form. Students would also identify synonyms, such as 'swapped', and antonyms like 'kept' to fully grasp the word's context.

Similarly, words like 'extraordinary', 'signifying', and 'expanded' are dissected to understand their nuances and applications. Pupils are tasked with altering these words by adding prefixes or suffixes, converting between singular and plural forms, or changing tenses. This process not only bolsters their vocabulary but also sharpens their grammatical skills. By examining synonyms and antonyms, students learn to appreciate the subtle differences and relationships between words, such as 'ordinary' being the opposite of 'extraordinary', or 'contracted' contrasting with 'expanded'. The Word Workshop is an engaging way for students to deepen their understanding of language and its dynamic nature.