Tom's Midnight Garden - Chapters 1 and 2 - Word Workshop

The 'Word Workshop' is a comprehensive activity designed to enhance vocabulary skills, created by KS2Gems for the reading of "Tom's Midnight Garden" chapters 1 and 2. This workshop encourages students to delve into the meanings of selected words, use them in sentences, and explore their various forms by adding prefixes, suffixes, or changing their tense. It also aims to broaden linguistic understanding by identifying synonyms and antonyms for each term.

For instance, participants might explore the word 'dismissive', determining its class, and then using it in a contextually relevant sentence. They are prompted to modify the word, perhaps by making it plural or changing its tense, and then to list synonyms and antonyms to further grasp its usage. This pattern is replicated with a variety of words such as 'emphasis', 'persevered', and 'grateful', each offering a chance to deepen comprehension and linguistic agility. The workshop is a valuable tool for students to expand their vocabulary in a structured and engaging manner.