The Last Bear - Session 2 - Word Workshop

The "Word Workshop" is an educational activity designed to enhance vocabulary skills among Year 6 students. Through this engaging session, learners are encouraged to explore various aspects of a word including its meaning, usage in a sentence, and modification through prefixes, suffixes, pluralisation, or verb tense changes. Additionally, they delve into finding synonyms and antonyms to broaden their understanding of language nuances. Each term is dissected to grasp its grammatical category, which further enriches the pupils' linguistic repertoire. This comprehensive approach not only augments their word knowledge but also sharpens their analytical and creative thinking abilities.

From common words like 'invisible' and 'impossible', to more complex ones like 'ethereal' and 'predecessor', the workshop covers a diverse range of vocabulary. Students are tasked with modifying words such as 'shrouded' or 'fertile' to display their grasp of language mechanics. They also engage with antonyms, turning 'majestic' into its opposite, or seeking the antithesis of 'affinity'. This methodical exploration of words equips the students with a robust foundation in English, fostering a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of the language and preparing them for more advanced literary and linguistic pursuits.