The Explorer - Session 14 - Word Workshop

The 'Word Workshop' is a structured activity designed to enhance vocabulary and language skills among KS2 students. Each session, such as Session 14, focuses on a specific word, encouraging learners to explore its meaning(s), use it in a sentence, and experiment with its grammatical forms. For instance, the word 'flushed' could be described as having a reddened appearance, often due to emotion. A student might write, "She felt flushed after the strenuous exercise." Modifications could include adding a suffix to make it 'flushing' or using it in the past tense as 'flushed'. Synonyms like 'reddened' or 'blushed' expand the understanding, while antonyms such as 'pale' offer contrast.

Another word featured in the workshop is 'exquisite', which denotes something extremely beautiful and delicate. A sentence using this word could be, "The artisan's exquisite craftsmanship was evident in the intricate jewellery." Modifying the word could involve using its plural form 'exquisites' or changing the tense to 'exquisitely' to describe an action. Synonyms such as 'elegant' or 'refined' provide similar meanings, whereas antonyms like 'plain' or 'coarse' present opposites. Through this interactive and engaging format, the Word Workshop helps to build a richer and more nuanced vocabulary for young learners, fostering both their written and spoken English skills.