This KS1 and KS2 Look Up Adjectives Early Morning Work activity is differentiated six ways to meet the needs of all your learners. It focusses on looking up the definition of adjectives in a dictionary and using them in sentences. More able learners are asked to write two or three sentences to match each adjective. In each sentence the adjective must be describing something different. Ideal for use as children settle into class either first thing in the morning or after lunch. Give it a whirl!

National Curriculum Objective

English Year 1: Discussing word meanings, linking new meanings to those already known

English Year 2: Discussing and clarifying the meanings of words, linking new meanings to known vocabulary

English Year 3 and Year 4: Using dictionaries to check the meaning of words that they have read

English Year 3 and Year 4: Checking that the text makes sense to them, discussing their understanding, and explaining the meaning of words in context

English Year 5: Use dictionaries to check the spelling and meaning of words

English Year 6: Discussing their understanding and exploring the meaning of words in context