1. This term
• You have all done SO well on the spellings last
term.
• This term, we will be learning SUBJECT
SPECIFIC words.
• There is a PRIZE for the top form at the end of
the term.
4. Atlas
A reference book containing maps of
the world.
If you want to know where South
America is, look in an atlas.
Can you put the word ‘atlas’ into
a sentence?
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5. Weather
The state of the atmosphere at a
particular place and time as regards
heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine,
wind, rain, etc.
The weather tomorrow is going to be
fabulous apparently.
Can you put the word ‘weather’ into a
sentence?
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6. Country
A nation with its own government,
occupying a particular territory.
I have often thought of visiting the
country of Botswana.
Can you put the word ‘country’ into a
sentence?
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7. Mountain
A large natural elevation of the
earth's surface rising abruptly
from the surrounding level; a large
steep hill.
The highest mountain in Wales is
Snowdon.
Can you put the word ‘mountain’ into
a sentence?
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8. Population
All the inhabitants of a particular
place.
The population of the United Kingdom
has increased in the last 10 years.
Can you put the word ‘population’ into
a sentence?
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9. Migration
The movement of people or animals
from one region to another.
The migration of geese begins in late
October.
Can you put the word ‘migration’ into
a sentence?
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10. Erosion
The process of eroding or being
eroded by wind, water, or other
natural agents
The erosion of the sea front at Lyme
Regis means action is needed to
repair it.
Can you put the word ‘erosion’ into a
sentence?
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11. Meander
A winding curve or bend of a river
or road.
The river Severn has many
meanders.
Can you put the word ‘meander’ into
a sentence?
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12. Sedimentary
Rock that has formed from sediment
deposited by water or air.
Wren’s Nest in Dudley has fantastic
examples of sedimentary rock
formations.
Can you put the word ‘sedimentary’
into a sentence?
13. Conurbation
An extended urban area, typically
consisting of several towns merging
with the suburbs of a central city.
There is a proposal to rename the
West Midland’s conurbation ‘Greater
Birmingham’.
Can you put the word ‘conurbation’
into a sentence?
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14. Do you understand all of this
week’s words?
Can you use any of them in
your lessons this week?
15. Do you achieve 10 out of 10
each week?
How could you help your peers
who do not yet achieve a score
of 10?
Do your form calculate your
form average every week?
