Hi,
We have started using an English dictionary in class. Each child keeps it in their folder. We are practising finding difficult words in the dictionary and discussing what they mean. It is a little tricky but we are improving each week.
To help us get better at this skill here are some online games
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/digger/5_7entry/3.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/literacy/alphabetical_order/play/
https://kids.wordsmyth.net/we/
As well as online games you could encourage your child to look up the meaning of difficult words they find in their novel/reader.
They could keep a notebook of new words. This is a nice activity to do daily or a few times a week. It is also good for handwriting practice. He/she can write the word, definition, and an original sentence using the word in her/his notebook. An illustration would also make a nice addition.
No comments:
Post a Comment