The Mummy's Curse - Session 14 - Word Workshop

"The Mummy's Curse - Session 14 Word Workshop" is an educational activity designed to enhance vocabulary skills among KS2 students. In this workshop, students are presented with a range of words that they are encouraged to explore in depth. For each word, they are tasked with understanding and writing its meaning(s), using it in a sentence, and modifying it by adding prefixes, suffixes, or changing its form. They also identify synonyms—words with similar meanings—and antonyms—words with opposite meanings. This comprehensive approach to word study helps students to not only expand their vocabulary but also to understand the nuances of the English language.

The workshop includes a variety of words, such as "extraordinary," "deluge," and "inexplicable," each with its own set of challenges. Students might explore how "extraordinary" can be used to describe something remarkable, how "deluge" can refer to a heavy downpour or an overwhelming amount of something, and how "inexplicable" denotes something that cannot be explained. Through modifying these words and considering their synonyms and antonyms, students gain a deeper appreciation for word usage and context. For instance, they might learn that "extraordinary" can become "extraordinarily" when used as an adverb, or that "deluge" can be transformed into "deluged" in the past tense. This session is not only about learning new words but also about understanding their practical application in writing and speech.