Vocabulary Ninja
Vocabulary has to be the single most important aspect of a modern curriculum. Explicit and engaging vocabulary teaching has the power to promote independence in learners, ignite imaginations, deliver understanding and raise education standards in schools. An essential toolkit of strategies and resources to supercharge primary pupils and transform them into vocabulary ninjas! With a focus on English and rich language banks associated with genres and topics, the ideas for reading and writing can be applied to any National Curriculum area and are perfect for modelling and scaffolding writing. This practical guide also features theory, teaching approaches and photocopiable activities, as well as vocabulary, etymology and phrases to bring the primary curriculum to life. If you’re searching for an exciting and captivating approach to bring vocabulary into the primary classroom and see a significant impact on pupil confidence, oracy and academic outcomes, look no further than Vocabulary Ninja.
With a focus on English and rich language banks associated with genres and topics, the ideas for reading and writing can be applied to any National Curriculum area and are perfect for modelling and scaffolding writing. This practical guide also features theory, teaching approaches and photocopiable activities, as well as vocabulary, etymology and phrases to bring the primary curriculum to life. If you’re searching for an exciting and captivating approach to bring vocabulary into the primary classroom and see a significant impact on pupil confidence, oracy and academic outcomes, look no further than Vocabulary Ninja.
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This is amazing! We are using in in every class at our primary school. We trialed it in year 6 first and when we saw how successful it was, we rolled it out to the whole school. Children love it and really want to use the words in their writing. They enjoy the fact these words are often unfamiliar. Using the topic banks is also very useful so the words are meaningful. – Amazon Review
This book – along with Andrew’s Comprehension Ninja resources – are transforming daily teaching and learning in our school. Andrew’s work is research-led and highly engaging for both children and staff. Our school has really engaged with the easily-implemented techniques and resources associated with Vocabulary Ninja and we are already seeing the benefits of it. A real must have for the primary classroom! – Amazon Review
This is a modern, real life book which can supplement language teaching perfectly. It is honest and accepts that it doesn’t hold the holy grail but it enthused me to try and just ‘find the time’ for nuggets of vocab work throughout the day. And if I can get just one child to use the quote from the book in the playground next year (“Excuse me Mr / Mrs X, do you know the etymology of the word bucaneer?”) then I’ll be a happy teacher! – Amazon Review
You know sometimes you wish that someone had written a book about something you have to implement? Well if addressing the vocabulary gap in your school/class is that something then Vocabulary Ninja is your saviour. It’s clear, concise and literally your starting point to implement fundamental change yourself. No need to buy in expensive schemes, it just sets out clear guidance and the tools you need to make the change. Oh and who wouldn’t want to be a Ninja! – Amazon Review
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