The Explorer - Session 6 - Word Workshop

The 'Word Workshop' is an engaging exercise designed to enhance vocabulary skills among KS2 students. This session encourages learners to delve into various aspects of a word, including its meaning, usage in sentences, and morphological modifications. For instance, the word 'pounded' could be explored for its definition, used in a context like "The heavy rain pounded against the windows," and then modified to 'pounding' or 'pounder'. Synonyms might include 'hammered' or 'thumped', while antonyms could be 'soothed' or 'caressed'.

Another example is the word 'optimistic', which students can define, use in a sentence such as "She was optimistic about her chances of winning the competition," and modify by adding prefixes or suffixes to form 'unoptimistic' or 'optimistically'. Synonyms like 'hopeful' and 'positive' can be discussed, alongside antonyms such as 'pessimistic' and 'negative'. Each word in the workshop, from 'temperament' to 'disconcertingly', offers a unique opportunity for students to expand their understanding of language and its nuances, thereby fostering a deeper appreciation for the power of words.