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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3D Shape Labels
Identify and record how to label models and illustrations of some different 3D shapes to indicate their special properties
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Adventure Plays
practise composing and performing play scripts using the correct structure and format to illustrate adventures to different locations
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Shakespeare Plays
Investigate the structure and format of different scenes extracted from plays by William Shakespeare to use for drama performances
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Greek Myths
Practise composing narrative stories to illustrate the structure and format of myths based on culture and traditions from Ancient Greece