English Mastery

New Words from Stories

Pupils learn that stories teach new words, that it is good to ask what a word means, and how a story can show a word's meaning.

English MasterybeginnerAges 7+20 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Notice a new word in a story.
  • Explain that asking what a word means is a good thing to do.
  • Work out a new word's meaning from the story.

Core concept summaries

Key IdeasNew Words Are TreasureWorking Out a New Word

Practice formats pupils may meet

NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.

clozematchingflashcardsquizsemantic writing
New Words from Stories | 11+ Topic Summary | NeurofiED