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Engaging and structured vocabulary lessons
Like a Year 9 student repeatedly asking to go to the toilet, the research on vocabulary echoes time and time again. A broad and robust vocabulary is essential for students to thrive, not only academically but also in social interactions and communication. Language unlocks doors, reveals the world of reading, and forms the foundation for progress. Moreover, vocabulary directly correlates with GCSE attainment, employment prospects, socio-economic status, social mobility, and mental health.
Are the increasing demands of the curriculum proving too much for your students' vocabulary?
Are you looking for a high-quality and meaningful form-time resource?
Are you ready to put robust vocabulary teaching at the heart of your school or college?
In a recent survey conducted by Oxford University Press, teachers reported that at least 40% of their pupils lacked the vocabulary necessary to access their learning. This same research also warns that if this situation is left unaddressed, it worsens, with 60% of secondary school teachers surveyed believing that the vocabulary gap is growing. While certain student groups may be more likely to have a limited vocabulary, in reality, the word gap affects all students and is the strongest predictor of success both within and outside the classroom.
Government initiatives have focused on addressing this issue in the early years, but what about higher up the education system, particularly in secondary school and college? Given the increasing demands of the curriculum and the shift to linear qualifications, it is crucial to level the playing field. We must provide all students with enhanced opportunities to access the academic language and expand their future prospects beyond the classroom.
Brought to you by an award winning company, Scode Vocabulary is a fully resourced and research-based scheme that takes students on an engaging and fascinating journey to becoming word rich.
Our highly structured approach up-skills staff in effective vocabulary teaching, whilst varied and original lessons ensure student engagement.
Ideal for form time
This scheme comprises of 40 x 20 minute lessons, ideal for form time. Each lesson embraces morphemic analysis to explicitly teach tier two vocabulary. Alongside teaching hundreds of words, we help students develop the expertise and confidence to independently crack the academic code. Designed to be delivered simultaneously across all year groups for easy implementation, management and maximum impact.
Our comprehensive scheme includes meticulously planned teaching presentations, student workbooks, assessments, and online CPD resources.
Best of all Scode Vocabulary is not an intervention for the few but explicit whole-school vocabulary teaching, without the need for computers.
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Why choose Scode Vocabulary?
Close the word gap
The clever design of this resource and our focus on morphemic analysis (prefixes, roots, and suffixes) ensures that students learn hundreds of new words and acquire the skills to crack the language code. Additionally, our emphasis on etymology engages students in the history and origin of language, giving new vocabulary meaning and context.
Fully resourced
Each lesson embeds the research on explicit and effective vocabulary teaching. Including word structure, definitions, synonyms, antonyms, discussion opportunities and retrieval practice. Our fully planned lessons, teaching PowerPoints and students' workbooks ensure pacey lessons without the workload.
No death by Frayer model
CPD and training
Scode Vocabulary is an original and vibrant scheme that places student engagement at its core. Varied tasks, puzzles, quizzes, video clips, and mixed retrieval, guarantees students jump on board and the new vocabulary sticks.
Upskill all staff in the layers of explicit vocabulary teaching, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to effectively teach vocabulary in their disciplines. Our short and snappy CPD videos further support staff as they tackle the teaching of Tier Three vocabulary.
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Together we've got this!
Written by teachers for teachers, Scode is an award-winning company! Our primary spelling scheme is used in schools nationwide, and we take pride in creating outstanding educational resources while providing excellent customer service to the schools we work with.
How can I place an order?
You can place an order via our website by completing the order form. We then invoice directly your institution. Alternatively contact us via email or the use the contact form below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the lessons suitable for all year groups?
Our vocabulary lessons have been carefully designed to be effectively delivered to different year groups simultaneously. For example, we include a range of synonyms and antonyms to allow for differentiation. The teaching PowerPoints have the option to simplify tasks. Teaching the same vocabulary to all students makes the scheme easy to implement and monitor. Furthermore, it provides the opportunity for students to hear the words in different contexts. Staff are encouraged to use the word in their lessons that week, thus exposing students to the word in a variety of forms and subjects. This is essential for depth of understanding and vocabulary retention. For SEND students we have an adapted workbook that to support them with their learning.
Are the videos appropriate for younger students?
We have sourced video clips that not only provide context for the vocabulary being taught but also engage students. While some clips are taken from films with older ratings, our clips do not contain inappropriate language, scenes of a sexual nature, or drug use.
How are the resources shared?
When you place an order, we will request a copy of your school logo, which will be embedded into the students’ workbook and then sent to you as a PDF document. The teaching presentations and other resources will be available through the password protected member pages on our website. You will receive the password via email along with the workbook.
How could I implement the scheme in my school?
As training and detailed plans are provided, we are certain this will be a pick up and go scheme. CPD videos will ensure staff can implement the scheme with ease. Scode is ideal for form time or can be delivered in specific literacy lessons. Scode can be delivered to whole classes or small intervention groups. Our carefully adapted workbooks ensure that all students can access the scheme.
What happens when we have taught these lessons?
We are already on it! We are so confident that you will love our vocabulary lessons, that we are already writing a second scheme. This will follow the exact same format, just with new Tier Two vocabulary!
Where can I get more information?
If you want to know more, why not book onto one of our live information sessions? In these sessions, we outline the importance of explicit vocabulary teaching, the features of the scheme, and a demonstration of the resources.
How can I order?
You can order directly from our website by submitting the online order form or directly from our online store. If ordering via the online form once received, we will invoice your school directly. Alternatively, you can get in touch via the contact form below.
