Everyday vocabulary

Name common objects, actions and describing words.

Taught in Primary 1 in Nigeria (NERDC), Year 1 in United Kingdom (National Curriculum), Grade 1 in Canada (Ontario).

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Nigeria (NERDC)

Primary 1

Strand: Vocabulary Development
Called: Everyday vocabulary
How it's taught: New words pre-taught before reading passages; synonyms/opposites drilled; words used in learners' own sentences.

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United Kingdom (National Curriculum)

Year 1

Strand: Vocabulary
Called: Everyday vocabulary
How it's taught: Vocabulary developed through reading and discussion; morphology (root words, prefixes, suffixes) used to infer meaning.

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Canada (Ontario)

Grade 1

Strand: Vocabulary
Called: Everyday vocabulary
How it's taught: Word-solving strategies: context, morphology and word relationships; vocabulary linked to diverse texts.

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