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Sorting & Categorising Words

Sort common objects and words into categories to understand how concepts relate; demonstrate understanding of opposites (antonyms) for common verbs and adjectives

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Question 1 of 3

Which word does NOT belong in the group of animals?

Question 2 of 3

Which reason best explains why the words "cactus, rose, pine tree, carrot" belong in the same group?

Question 3 of 3

Which reason best explains why the words "apple, banana, orange" belong in the same group?

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What a child can do after this Skill

Group words or objects by category (e.g. animals, foods, colours)
Identify and produce opposite pairs (e.g. 'big/small', 'hot/cold', 'go/stop')
Explain why items belong together in a category

Curriculum standards this Skill teaches

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.5 — Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.5 — With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word…
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.5 — With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships…

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