Task Description

'Word Cline' is a versatile word sorting activity requiring pupils to think carefully about the precise meaning of different words, and placing them into their chosen sequence.

This activity supports:

  • decision making and justifying

  • vocabulary development

  • knowledge of words that might appear to be similar but have subtle differences, for example, 'stomp' and 'march'

This activity can be done by:

  • groups

  • pairs

  • whole class

Resources:

  • two or more large hoops

  • pre-prepared cards linked with a person, topic or concept, or blank cards

Word Cline - Blank Cards.pdf
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