The Joy of Words and Literacy
One of the best ways of improving your vocabulary is by reading for pleasure. There is no better place to begin to understand new words than reading them within the context of a piece of writing. Whether it be a fiction (story) or non-fiction (factual) book, a piece of poetry, a song lyric, a speech, a newspaper report or even a text message, your understanding of what words mean, and how to use them, will be strengthened every time you choose to read.
One of the best ways of improving your vocabulary is by reading for pleasure. There is no better place to begin to understand new words than reading them within the context of a piece of writing. Whether it be a fiction (story) or non-fiction (factual) book, a piece of poetry, a song lyric, a speech, a newspaper report or even a text message, your understanding of what words mean, and how to use them, will be strengthened every time you choose to read.
HOWEVER, there are other ways to improve your vocabulary that are just as effective, and when used alongside reading for pleasure are an incredibly powerful way to support your learning. On this page you will find lots of useful information to help improve not just your reading skills but your literacy and writing skills as well.
HOWEVER, there are other ways to improve your vocabulary that are just as effective, and when used alongside reading for pleasure are an incredibly powerful way to support your learning. On this page you will find lots of useful information to help improve not just your reading skills but your literacy and writing skills as well.
For extra support with your literacy and reading, whilst at home, here are a few useful online resources:
For extra support with your literacy and reading, whilst at home, here are a few useful online resources:
During school closures, 'twinkl' are offering free online and downloadable literacy resources for all key stages, go to:
During school closures, 'twinkl' are offering free online and downloadable literacy resources for all key stages, go to:
BBC Bitesize is offering extra daily content to support all key stages. This link will take you to KS3 reading skills section:
BBC Bitesize is offering extra daily content to support all key stages. This link will take you to KS3 reading skills section:
'Reading Eggs' are still offering a 30 day free trial during this new school shutdown period. Resources are aimed at children between 2 to 13 and although geared towards younger students, offer some great online activities:
'Reading Eggs' are still offering a 30 day free trial during this new school shutdown period. Resources are aimed at children between 2 to 13 and although geared towards younger students, offer some great online activities:
The National Literacy Trust have launched a 'Family Zone' in response to school closures across the UK.
The National Literacy Trust have launched a 'Family Zone' in response to school closures across the UK.
The Literacy Company are offering a selection of free, downloadable resources for a limited time:
The Literacy Company are offering a selection of free, downloadable resources for a limited time:
'Oxford Owl' have free audio and ebooks for students needing extra support with their reading - most helpful for students who would normally have a reading mentor or literacy leader.
'Oxford Owl' have free audio and ebooks for students needing extra support with their reading - most helpful for students who would normally have a reading mentor or literacy leader.
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/
Please be aware that some of the books opened without any words!
The British Council are offering support to any EAL students and their families by providing activities and advice for English learning at home.
The British Council are offering support to any EAL students and their families by providing activities and advice for English learning at home.
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/covid-19-support-for-parents
Latin and Greek Root Words...
Latin and Greek Root Words...
A root word is a word or word part that can form the basis of new words. Understanding the meanings of common roots can help you work out the meanings of new words as you encounter them. It means you can start to unpick words for yourself and work out what they mean.
A root word is a word or word part that can form the basis of new words. Understanding the meanings of common roots can help you work out the meanings of new words as you encounter them. It means you can start to unpick words for yourself and work out what they mean.
Mrs K Glastonbury
Mrs K Glastonbury
Mrs Glastonbury's Root word of the week, highlights the importance of understanding Latin and Greek root words and how valuable this can be to improving your vocabulary.
Mrs Glastonbury's Root word of the week, highlights the importance of understanding Latin and Greek root words and how valuable this can be to improving your vocabulary.
Root Word = Manu
Root Word = Manu
Root Word = Port
Root Word = Port
Root Word = Graph
Root Word = Graph
Root Word = Spec
Root Word = Spec
Root Word = Min
Root Word = Min
Root Word = Photo
Root Word = Photo
Root Word = Mis or Mit
Root Word = Mis or Mit
Root Word = Tract
Root Word = Tract