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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Mass Calculations
Explain and model how to use standard written calculation methods for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division when solving measurement problems for mass
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Plant Life
Identify and describe the common parts found on all plants and explain how plants can be used for different functions including food, shelter and clothing
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Grams and Kilograms Measurements
Practise measuring, recording and calculating measurements in mass when working with and converting units in grams and kilograms
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World Animals
Identify and record how to use the correct determinants before nouns in sentences about animals that live in different habitats around the world