Confusing Word Pairs
This English scheme of work for Key Stage Two gets the children to identify and model pairs of words that are commonly confused with each other in sentences to illustrate their different meanings. The class can compose example sentences to illustrate how the words can used to describe a range of classroom topics.
Advice or Advise
Select the correct words of advice or advise that are often confused with each other to write sentences about how to play a range of different sports and games
Device or Devise
Model how to use the pair of commonly confused words of device and devise to describe the functions of possible inventions that can complete different tasks and actions
Practice or Practise
Identify and describe a range of different skills and talents that someone could model using the words practice and practise which are often confused with other in writing
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Classic Animal Stories
Investigate the structure and content of classic works of fiction by significant authors with animals as the main characters
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Cities, Towns and Villages
Research and present the history of a range of different buildings and people that are part of the local community using a school exhibition
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Recycling
Research and present some of the benefits and disadvantages that can be produced when recycling different materials at home and in school
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Viking Pots
Develop and refine a range of different art and design techniques when working with clay to make pots that represent Viking culture and traditions