Select the words that don’t belong

Key Notes :

Understanding Categories:

• Concept: Help students understand that words are grouped into categories based on their similarities.
• Example: Fruits (apple, banana, car) — “car” doesn’t belong because it’s not a fruit.

Identifying Differences:

• Concept: Teach students to spot differences between words to determine which one doesn’t fit.
• Example: Dog, cat, table — “table” doesn’t belong because it is not an animal.

Vocabulary Development:

• Use this activity to introduce new vocabulary by including less common words in the categories.
• Encourage students to explain why a word does not belong, which helps reinforce their understanding of word meanings.

Contextual Clues:

• Concept: Use context or a theme to identify the word that doesn’t belong.
• Example: Summer, winter, book — “book” doesn’t belong because it’s not a season.

Different Types of Categories:

• Introduce categories that focus on different aspects, such as size (big, small, tiny), color (red, blue, square), or even actions (run, jump, sleep, yellow).
• Use these varied categories to develop flexible thinking and adaptability in recognizing patterns.

Let’s practice!