Slapdash Vocabulary Lesson: Differentiated Activity Slides for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3

This resource provides a fully differentiated Power Point presentation designed to support the teaching of the word slapdash in Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 classrooms. It is ideal for vocabulary building, literacy starters, guided reading sessions, extension tasks, and whole-class discussions on the importance of effort and accuracy in written work.

The Power Point includes:

A clear and student-friendly definition of the word slapdash

Model sentences to support contextual understanding

Three levels of differentiated activities (mild, medium, spicy)

Sentence-completion tasks that encourage creativity and precise word use

A short writing challenge to consolidate understanding

Discussion prompts to explore the difference between rushed work and careful work

Opportunities for pupils to self-reflect on the quality of their own work

This resource supports vocabulary development, reading comprehension, spoken language objectives, and independent writing. It is suitable for English lessons, registration tasks, library sessions, and intervention groups.