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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Valentine Gifts
Investigate and practise different techniques to shape and combine materials when producing models to make gifts to give to someone special for Valentine’s Day
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Valentine Boxes
Practise using nets of cube and cuboid shapes and a range of materials to make and decorate boxes to hold Valentine’s Day gifts for someone special
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Flower Bouquet
Produce a bouquet of paper flowers to present to someone special on Valentine’s Day by shaping and combining a range of different materials
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Valentine Hearts
Design and produce Valentine’s Day card designs using layers and combinations of different shapes and materials