The Explorer - Session 12 - Word Workshop

The "Word Workshop" from "The Explorer - Session 12" is a structured activity designed to enhance vocabulary skills among KS2 students. The workshop requires participants to explore various aspects of a given word, including its meaning(s), usage in a sentence, and any possible modifications through prefixes, suffixes, or changes in tense. Additionally, students are encouraged to identify synonyms and antonyms to broaden their understanding of the word's context and opposites. This activity not only helps in expanding the students' vocabulary but also in developing a deeper understanding of the English language, its nuances, and its structure.

Words such as 'liable', 'option', 'contorted', 'clenched', 'vomit', 'exhausted', 'non-committal', 'nonchalant', 'proper', 'presumptuous', 'ignite', and 'tense' are presented for exploration. For each word, the workshop guides students to classify it by word class, such as noun, verb, adjective, or adverb. They are also tasked with creatively modifying the word to understand how it can be transformed and used in different grammatical contexts. This approach to learning not only makes the process interactive but also ensures that students can effectively incorporate these words into their everyday vocabulary, thereby enhancing their communication and comprehension skills.