English Mastery
Clarifying What a Word Means
Pupils learn to use clues in a sentence to work out a word's meaning, check it makes sense, and see that some words have more than one meaning.
English MasterybeginnerAges 7+20 minutes
What this topic covers
- Use the other words in a sentence as a clue to meaning.
- Check that a worked-out meaning makes sense.
- Recognise that a word can have more than one meaning.
Core concept summaries
Key IdeasUsing Clues for MeaningOne Word, More Than One Meaning
Practice formats pupils may meet
NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.
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