The Barnabus Project Vocabulary Book

The Barnabus Project – Vocabulary Book

This handmade Vocabulary Book has been carefully created to support Year 4 children while reading The Barnabus Project. It contains key vocabulary selected directly from the text, helping pupils to deepen their understanding of the story and explore ambitious language.

Each word includes:

• A clear, child-friendly definition
• The word class (noun, verb, adjective, etc.)
• Language chosen to be accessible, meaningful, and age-appropriate

This book supports children to:

• Understand unfamiliar words in context.
• Use new vocabulary confidently in speaking and writing.
• Develop richer descriptions and more precise language.
• Build independence when reading challenging texts.

The vocabulary has been carefully levelled to stretch Year 4 learners while remaining supportive, making it ideal for guided reading, writing tasks, and cross-curricular work linked to The Barnabus Project.