Year 3 - English
Exploring vocabulary in 'The Pebble in my Pocket'
'The Pebble in my Pocket': reading
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore the narrative non-fiction text 'The Pebble in my Pocket'. They explore the vocabulary used in order to build comprehension around the text. Finally, pupils will sequence and summarise the main ideas of the story.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explore the meaning of vocabulary to develop your understanding of the text.
Key Notes
- Looking at word class can help us to understand unfamiliar vocabulary.
- Considering where you've heard a word before can help you infer vocabulary meaning.
- Exploring illustrations can help us to understand the meaning of vocabulary.
Vocabulary To Learn
- illustrations: visual representations accompanying a text
- word class: refers to different types of words that are used to form sentences
- vocabulary: the words we know and use to communicate with others
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- You should always look at an illustration first to identify what is happening in a text.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Looking at word class can help us to understand unfamiliar vocabulary. Considering where you've heard a word before can help you infer vocabulary meaning.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'illustrations'
visual representations accompanying a text.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: You should always look at an illustration first to identify what is happening in a text. Correction: Illustrations can be very helpful for supporting understanding, but using strategies to understand vocabulary first is really important.
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