Use Words Other than “Said”

• Whispered.
• Breathed.
• Murmured.
• Sighed.
• Purred.
• Blurted.
• Gurgled.
• Chuckled.

What are the wow words?

Wow words are advanced adjectives, verbs and adverbs which are used to improve a piece of writing by making it vivid and interesting. Wow words are often taught at KS2 to diversify children’s vocabulary and their written ability.

How do you replace said?

“Said” Alternatives That Show Excitement

1. cheered.
2. cried out.
3. beamed.
4. rejoiced.
5. exclaimed.
6. gushed.
7. yelled.
8. crowed.

What is powerful vocabulary?

Powerful Vocabulary for Reading Success is the first vocabulary program to offer a systematic, teacher-directed approach to improving students’ reading achievement. Teaches word learning principles and strategies together to increase vocabulary rapidly and to make vocabulary learning an on-going, cumulative process.

What word is mat?

WordMat is an add-on to Microsoft Word. When installed a new ribbon menu will be available in Word granting access to advanced mathematical functions. WordMat is free, released under GNU General Public Licence.

What is a vocabulary mat?

Vocabulary Mats are a great resource to help the pupils gain independence. The symbols allow children to check the meaning of words, along with the spelling. They can be created for cross- curricular topics, or to aid learning of spellings (particularly statutory spelling lists).

What is a better word than said?

Babbled, beamed, blurted, broadcasted, burst, cheered, chortled, chuckled, cried out, crooned, crowed, declared, emitted, exclaimed, giggled, hollered, howled, interjected, jabbered, laughed, praised, preached, presented, proclaimed, professed, promulgated, quaked, ranted, rejoiced, roared, screamed, shouted, shrieked.

What do you put on your literacy display?

A colourful banner for your ‘Literacy’ display. Simple printable Literacy banners that your class can colour or paint themselves. A colourful banner for your ‘English’ display. A colourful banner for your ‘Literacy’ display board.

What are power words?

A simple word mat listing lots of interesting adjectives to describe people, objects, feelings, size and time. Power Words! Display Banners (SB9297) Printable banners with the titles, ‘Power Words!’ and ‘Remember Our Power Words!’.

How can I make my classroom vocabulary displays more engaging?

A set of banners for your classroom vocabulary displays. A colourful banner for your classroom ‘Wow Words Wall’ display. A simple board game where children think of adjectives that mean similar to the words they land on. A great way for getting pupils to increase their vocabulary and introduce new ‘wow’ words.

What are the different types of words?

A set of posters showing the different types of words: nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs with examples.