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Precise word choice

Choose vivid, precise words instead of vague ones.

Taught in Primary 5 in Nigeria (NERDC), Year 5 in United Kingdom (National Curriculum), Grade 5 in Canada (Ontario).

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Nigeria (NERDC)

Primary 5

Strand
Vocabulary Development
Called
Precise word choice
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 5

Strand
Vocabulary
Called
Precise word choice
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 5

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