The Mummy's Curse - Session 12 - Word Workshop

The Mummy's Curse - Session 12 Word Workshop is an educational activity designed to enhance vocabulary skills among KS2 students. This workshop provides a structured approach to word learning, where students explore various aspects of a word, including its meaning, usage in sentences, and modifications through prefixes, suffixes, and changes in verb tense. They also delve into the word's synonyms and antonyms, broadening their understanding of language and its nuances. For example, students might work with the word 'meticulously', identifying that it means 'in a way that shows great attention to detail', and then use it in a sentence like "She meticulously organised her notes to prepare for the exam." They might modify it to 'meticulousness' or find synonyms such as 'thoroughly', and antonyms like 'carelessly'.

Another word students might encounter is 'disquiet', which they would learn means 'a feeling of anxiety or worry'. They could use it in a sentence such as "There was a sense of disquiet in the room as they discussed the legend of the mummy's curse." Modifying the word could involve creating forms like 'disquieting' or 'disquieted', and they would explore synonyms like 'unease' and antonyms such as 'tranquillity'. The workshop encourages students to engage with a wide array of words, from 'idly' to 'vengeful', each offering a chance to deepen their comprehension and expressive abilities. Through this interactive and thoughtful exploration of language, students not only prepare for academic success but also develop a lifelong appreciation for the power of words.