Darwin's Dragons - Session 16 - Word Workshop

The 'Darwin's Dragons' session 16, titled 'Word Workshop', is an educational resource from KS2Gems designed to enhance vocabulary skills among learners. In this session, students are presented with a variety of words, each accompanied by a set of exercises that encourage exploration of the word's meaning, usage, modification, synonyms, and antonyms. For instance, students might come across the word 'exotic', where they would identify its meaning, use it in a sentence, and then modify it by adding a prefix, suffix, changing its number or tense. They would also brainstorm synonyms that convey a similar meaning, such as 'foreign' or 'unusual', and antonyms that express the opposite idea, like 'native' or 'familiar'.

Another example from the workshop is the word 'intriguing', which students would examine in the same multifaceted way. They would define 'intriguing' as something that arouses curiosity or interest, construct a sentence with it, and then experiment with its form, perhaps changing it to 'intrigued' or 'intrigues'. Synonyms such as 'fascinating' or 'captivating' would be listed, alongside antonyms like 'boring' or 'mundane'. This comprehensive approach to vocabulary building not only enhances word knowledge but also sharpens grammatical skills, making it a valuable tool in language development for Year 6 students.