Year 2 - English
Exploring vocabulary in 'Grandad's Island'
'Grandad's Island': book club
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore the picture book, 'Grandad's Island'. They explore the characters, setting and plot and share their thoughts and opinions on the story. Finally, they identify and discuss the key themes of family and separation.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to understand and use the vocabulary in the story.
Key Notes
- Listening to and reading books is a way to learn new vocabulary.
- Powerful verbs are used to show how characters are speaking, such as "boomed" and "shouted".
- We can use different strategies to work out the meaning of unknown words.
- Re-reading a story helps to develop our fluency.
Vocabulary To Learn
- vocabulary: the words we know and use to communicate with others
- description: using words to help someone imagine what something is like
- senses: the physical abilities of sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste
- expression: reading with feelings and emotion to bring the story to life
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think they should only read a story once.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Listening to and reading books is a way to learn new vocabulary. Powerful verbs are used to show how characters are speaking, such as "boomed" and "shouted".
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'vocabulary'
the words we know and use to communicate with others.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may think they should only read a story once. Correction: Highlight the importance of reading and re-reading texts to develop greater fluency and understanding.
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