Adverbs of Manner Teaching Slides, Flashcards and Poster – Phase One
Description
Our Adverbs of Manner Slides and Hands-On Activities are a dynamic and effective tool for exploring word meanings. These slides, flashcards and visual aids are a great companion to your structured literacy programme. Expanding students’ vocabulary is crucial for improving their reading and writing skills. Studies have shown that students with larger vocabularies perform better in school, especially in reading.
This resource has clear links to the refreshed English Curriculum (NZ) for Phase One (Oral Language – Vocabulary) – see more below.
Our Adverbs of Manner Explicit Teaching Slides and Activities offer:
1. 90 Explicit Teaching Slides for Oral Language Discussions
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19 adverbs of frequency
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A variety of interactive activities for exploring each word
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Editable slide templates so you can customise your vocabulary lessons
Our Explicit Teaching Slides provide:
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A student-friendly definition
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Examples and non-examples
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Semantic activities (synonyms and antonyms)
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Visual supports
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Brief discussions to make meaningful connections
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Comprehension checks to ensure understanding
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Opportunities for students to create their own definitions
These slides:
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Can be used with the entire class following an explicit instruction model
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Come as PowerPoint presentations, which can also be used in Google Slides
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Can be incorporated into short, regular sessions, with the flexibility to explore multiple words in each session
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Include a diverse range of skills in random order
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Serve as review materials—regular revision helps reinforce previously learned words
2. Adverbs of Manner Poster
3. Adverbs of Manner Flashcards
These cards are provided with two options:
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words only
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words with picture prompts
We have provided suggested ways to use these flash cards.
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Visuals make abstract ideas more concrete, enhancing understanding and memory.
Adverbs of Manner used in this resource:
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quickly
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slowly
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happily
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sadly
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loudly
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quietly
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kindly
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carefully
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angrily
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gently
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fast
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bravely
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honestly
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easily
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cheerfully
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accidentally
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equally
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greedily
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mysteriously
This resource has clear links to the refreshed English Curriculum (NZ)
Phase One (Oral Language – Vocabulary)
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During the first year:
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Informed by prior learning, teach students to correctly use precise vocabulary, including adverbs of manner (e.g., sadly, slowly)
