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Three key word expression with adjectives 
Description:
Pupils use phrases with up to three key words, signs or symbols to communicate simple ideas, events or stories to others for example, 'I want a big chocolate ice cream'. Uses adjectives and nouns.
| Early years skill: | Speaking |
| Early years typical range: | 30-50m |
| P-scales/Curriculum skill: | English Speaking |
| P-scales/Curriculum level: | P7 |
| TAP skill: | Expressive Language |
| TAP level: | TAP42 |
| Pre/Nat. Curriculum Area: | not specified |
| Pre/Nat. Curiculum Standard: | not specified |
| Section: | Early Years (0-5yrs) info; Primary (5-11yrs) info |
| Activity/strategy name and materials required | How to do the activity | Key principles for doing the activity and comments |
|---|---|---|
| Develop use of adjectives in 3 word phrases: wet/dry Symbols for the above adjectives Pens, spoons, bricks and a bowl of water You can find symbols for adjectives in the Commtap Symboliser. | 1.Start by using objects. Collect a group of things which can get wet safely e.g. pens, spoons, lego bricks and put some in a bowl of water and some on the table near by. 2. Use the symbols for wet/dry and categorise the objects according to whether they are wet or dry. 3. Make a mistake sometimes and see if the child can catch you out! 4.Point out things in the child's everyday environment which are wet and dry 5.Can you give the child choices e.g 'Do you want a wet or a dry plate at dinner?' | The child needs to learn by experiencing real things which are wet and noisy etc. Move on to using pictures of the adjectives when the child is familiar with real life situations Teach adjectives in their pairs by pointing out the contrast between one and the other. Extend understanding by generalising the target words into the child's everyday environment. |
| Develop use of adjectives in 3 word phrases: More/less Soft toys Pretend food Cups of juice Cups and a jug of water Pasta/beans Blue-tak and pictures Play-dough and pots | ||
| Develop use of adjectives in 3 word phrases: Quiet/noisy Drum and shakers and bells Symbols Picture books You can find symbols for adjectives in the Commtap Symboliser. | ||
| Develop use of adjectives in 3 word phrases: Wet/dry, More/less, Quiet/noisy Miniature figures for role play |
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