The Secret of Platform 13 - Session 2 - Word Workshop

The "Word Workshop" is an engaging activity created by KS2Gems in 2022, designed to enhance vocabulary skills for students. Each session prompts learners to delve into the meanings of words, use them in sentences, and explore their different forms by adding prefixes, suffixes, or modifying their tense. The workshop also encourages the understanding of synonyms and antonyms, further enriching the students' linguistic repertoire. For instance, participants would examine words like "disappointment" and "frightful," identify their word class, and then creatively transform them, such as turning "disappoint" into "disappointed" or "disappointingly." They would also explore words with similar meanings and their opposites to build a comprehensive understanding of each term's usage and context.

Words like "monstrous," "absolutely," and "improve" are part of the workshop's diverse selection, each offering a unique opportunity to dissect and manipulate the language. Students might turn "improve" into "improvement" or "improving," while also discussing words that convey the opposite idea, such as "worsen." The workshop is not only about individual words but also about understanding their place within the language as a whole. For example, "independent" might be contrasted with "dependent," and "wander" could be discussed in relation to "stay." This comprehensive approach ensures that students not only learn new words but also how to effectively use them in various contexts, enhancing both their written and spoken English skills.