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.
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