Word of the week

1. Word of the week Try to use this word accurately in a lesson this week, in homework or even in a conversation with a member of staff and you will get a merit. Jaunty (adjective) Definition: Showing that you are happy and confident. Example: The PE Department’s confidence about the dodgeball game could be seen in their jaunty walk to the Sports Hall.

3. Literacy Focus The half term's literacy focus is: Connectives Connectives are joining words. They are used to link ideas together, and help to make your writing flow. Examples Used to add information:
and, also, as well as, moreover, in addition, furthermore Used to sequence information:
next, then, firstly, secondly, thirdly, finally, eventually, after, beforeUsed to emphasise:
above all, in particular, significantly, notably, obviouslyUsed to compare:
equally, similarly, in the same way, likewiseUsed to contrast:
whereas, instead of, alternatively, otherwise, on the other handUsed to show cause and effect:
because, so, therefore, consequently, as a result