teaching resource

Wheely Wonderful Words – Overused Verbs

Updated: 15 Sep 2020

A word wheel of synonyms and similar words that could be used instead of some commonly overused verbs.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 3 - 6

Curriculum

Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Lower

Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Lower covers students in Year 3 and Year 4.
1. National Curriculum In England
English

By the beginning of year 3, pupils should be able to read books written at an age-appropriate interest level. They should be able to read them accurately and at a speed that is sufficient for them to focus on understanding what they read rather than ...
1. Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Lower
Writing
1. Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Lower
2. English
Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation
Key Stage 2 (KS2) – Upper

Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Upper covers students in Year 5 and Year 6.
1. National Curriculum In England
English

By the beginning of year 5, pupils should be able to read aloud a wider range of poetry and books written at an age-appropriate interest level with accuracy and at a reasonable speaking pace. They should be able to read most words effortlessly and to...
1. Key Stage 2 (KS2) – Upper
Writing
1. Key Stage 2 (KS2) – Upper
2. English
Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation

teaching resource

Wheely Wonderful Words – Overused Verbs

Updated: 15 Sep 2020

A word wheel of synonyms and similar words that could be used instead of some commonly overused verbs.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 3 - 6

A word wheel of synonyms and similar words that could be used instead of some commonly overused verbs.

Students can cut out this wonderful word wheel and glue it in the back of their writing journals. They can refer to the wheel to help them choose the best possible verbs in their writing.

The words in the centre should not be used very often. They are a guide for finding better words to use instead. The words in the second ring are synonyms for the middle words. They can be used more often. The words in the outer ring are especially descriptive and can be used in very specific circumstances.

Verbs included on the wheel are:

walked
got
said
saw
put
laughed
ran
gave
ate
liked.

Curriculum

Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Lower

Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Lower covers students in Year 3 and Year 4.
1. National Curriculum In England
English

By the beginning of year 3, pupils should be able to read books written at an age-appropriate interest level. They should be able to read them accurately and at a speed that is sufficient for them to focus on understanding what they read rather than ...
1. Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Lower
Writing
1. Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Lower
2. English
Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation
Key Stage 2 (KS2) – Upper

Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Upper covers students in Year 5 and Year 6.
1. National Curriculum In England
English

By the beginning of year 5, pupils should be able to read aloud a wider range of poetry and books written at an age-appropriate interest level with accuracy and at a reasonable speaking pace. They should be able to read most words effortlessly and to...
1. Key Stage 2 (KS2) – Upper
Writing
1. Key Stage 2 (KS2) – Upper
2. English
Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation

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