The Wreck of the Zanzibar - Session 5 - Word Workshop

In the 'Word Workshop' from 'The Wreck of the Zanzibar - session 5', students are encouraged to deepen their understanding of vocabulary through various exercises. They are tasked with exploring the meanings of words, using them in sentences, and playing with their forms by adding prefixes, suffixes, changing tenses, or modifying their number. Additionally, learners are asked to identify synonyms—words with similar meanings—and antonyms—words with opposite meanings. This comprehensive approach helps to expand their vocabulary and enhance their grasp of the English language.

For example, with the word 'tormenting', students would determine its meaning, use it in a contextually relevant sentence, and then modify it by changing its form, such as adding a prefix to make 'intormenting' or using its noun form 'torment'. They would also list synonyms like 'torturing' or 'agonizing', and antonyms such as 'soothing' or 'comforting'. This pattern is repeated with other words such as 'impossible', 'courage', 'admired', 'stooped', 'gaunt', 'permits', and 'drift', giving students a rich workshop to explore and understand the nuances of the English lexicon.