Sort by Word Job

Worked model: Sort by Word Job

1. 1Group key words as things, actions, qualities or relationships, then use one from each group
2. 2Connect each part to a change in meaning or word function
3. 3Test related forms in subject sentences
4. 4Use the appropriate form in a new sentence and explain the choice

Worked classroom example

Sort predict, prediction and predictable by their job in actual sentences. “We predict” needs the verb; “our prediction” needs the noun. Sort by grammatical use, not word length.

Teach the move

1. 1

   Group key words as things, actions, qualities or relationships, then use one from each group.

2. 2

   Connect each part to a change in meaning or word function.

3. 3

   Test related forms in subject sentences.

4. 4

   Use the appropriate form in a new sentence and explain the choice.

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