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Word meanings and what happens next

Year 1 · Key Stage 1 · E1-R-1, E1-R-2 — Discuss word meanings; predict from what has been read

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I

Concept Anchor

A word is new to you? Look at the words around it. They are clues. Clues also help us guess what happens next.

Worked example

Tom was cold, so he shivered. What does shivered mean?

  1. 1.Find the clue: cold.
  2. 2.What do we do when we are cold?
  3. 3.We shake. Shivered means shook with cold.
II

Guided Check

The sun was hot. Mia got her hat and sun cream. Where is she going?

    III

    Independent Diagnostic Practice

    Q1Year 1E1-R-1 — Use clues for word meaning·Fluency·●○○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    Ben was so happy he grinned. What does grinned mean?

    Q2Year 1E1-R-2 — Predict what will happen·Reasoning·●●○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    Dark clouds came. Mum got the coats. What will happen next?

    Q3Year 1E1-R-2 — Use clues about feelings·Problem Solving·●●●Draft — awaiting teacher review

    The cat hid. It was shaking. How did the cat feel?