📖 Part 1: Word Meanings

WALT: I can understand and use new vocabulary from our story.

1. Match each word to its meaning by drawing a line:

flock

hitch

towering

frolicked

gazed

looked at something for a long time

very tall and high

played happily

a group of birds or animals

to get a ride

2. Which word means "very tall"?

flock

towering

gazed

3. Which word describes what the whale and snail did when they played?

hitched

frolicked

towering

✏️ Part 2: Using New Words

4. Complete these sentences using words from the box:

Word Box: flock, hitch, towering, frolicked, gazed

a) The snail wanted to __________ a ride on the whale's tail.

b) They saw a __________ of seagulls flying overhead.

c) The whale __________ at the beautiful sunset.

5. Write your own sentence using the word "towering":

6. Write your own sentence using the word "frolicked":

🌟 Part 3: Extension Challenge

7. Challenge: Write a short story (3-4 sentences) using at least three of our new vocabulary words. Draw a picture to go with your story.

8. Success Criteria Check: Tick the boxes when you have completed each goal:

I can use a dictionary to find word meanings

I can use at least three new vocabulary words correctly

I can write a short story using the new words

Exploring New Vocabulary

Exploring New Vocabulary

📖 Part 1: Word Meanings

✏️ Part 2: Using New Words

🌟 Part 3: Extension Challenge

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