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Vocabulary Word Mats
Topic-linked words and phrases that give young writers ambitious vocabulary within reach.
Classroom resource
What it is
Vocabulary word mats provide children with carefully selected words and phrases linked to a specific topic, text or writing task.
How I use it
I use them to support vocabulary development, encourage ambitious word choices and help pupils become more independent writers.
In practice
For example, during character and setting descriptions, word mats provide descriptive vocabulary, adjectives and phrases that enable children to develop richer and more detailed writing.