Darwin's Dragons - Session 12 - Word Workshop

The "Darwin's Dragons" session 12 Word Workshop is an educational exercise designed to enhance vocabulary skills among KS2 students. In this session, students are provided with a selection of words to explore in depth. For each word, they are asked to understand and provide its meaning, use it in a sentence, modify it by adding prefixes or suffixes, and identify both synonyms and antonyms. This comprehensive approach not only broadens their vocabulary but also deepens their understanding of the English language.

For example, with the word 'concern', students would classify it according to its word class, such as noun or verb, and then craft a sentence using 'concern' appropriately. They might modify it to 'concerned' or 'unconcerned', list synonyms like 'worry' or 'care', and come up with antonyms such as 'indifference' or 'unconcerned'. The workshop includes a variety of words, such as 'perforated', 'exposure', 'toxic', and 'interfere', each presenting a unique opportunity to explore language intricacies. Through activities like these, students are encouraged to engage with words creatively and critically, fostering a richer vocabulary and a stronger grasp of language nuances.