Dictionary Destruction vocabulary builder

Learning objective: To sort words according to their class

This is a task to be completed using old dictionaries that are falling apart or cheap dictionaries from shops such as The Works that are often on sale for £1. Pupils will delight in the opportunity to cut out words from the dictionary. It is also possible to cut out words in advance of the lesson if you think any behavioural issues could materialise. Pupils are asked to sort the words into their class (verb/noun/adjective) and to construct sentences using the vocabulary they encounter. Pupils are able to engage with vocabulary and grammar in a way that they would not normally be able to do.

There is also an activity on the Powerpoint where pupils will design their own board game. This activity works well over two lessons at the end of term if you don't want to generate any more marking!

You will need:
Powerpoint presentation
Old/cheap dictionaries
Scissors
Glue
Worksheet with sorting table

Grammar, vocabulary, Ages 8 to 12, Key Stage 2 and 3, primary and secondary