Vocabulary

 

Vision

Our intent is that children at Devonshire Primary Academy will be able to hold meaningful and clear conversations, with a wide-ranging vocabulary that assists them in all forms of communication including reading and writing.

How We Teach Vocabulary

Learning new vocabulary is key to children accessing our curriculum.  In order to support the growth of children’s spoken and written vocabulary, Years 1 to 6 take part in bi-weekly sessions around our school word of the week.  In the EYFS, children take part in daily vocabulary sessions covering key vocabulary and concepts that match our curriculum.

Subject specific vocabulary is embedded across the curriculum through teacher-modelling in context using our ‘Vocabulary Circle’ format.  Contextual learning helps children to understand new words and supports them to transfer these into all areas of the curriculum.

This subject specific vocabulary is displayed in classes on our ‘Vocabulary Trees’ (pictured above), using symbols to support the learning of vocabulary and helping children link words to particular subjects.

We also use Word Mats as a supportive tool.  Word Mats give visual clues to vocabulary and support our universal offer in communication skills.

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