Instead of Said

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Instead of Said Bulletin Board

This bundle includes 18 pages of word cards and sign lettering for you to make an amazing and engaging Bulletin Board for your classroom to constantly remind your students that there are better words to use than “said”.

Cover preview for an english vocabulary bulletin board, a printable english lesson resource.

What is included

  • 48 different word cards with alternative words to “said”
  • “Instead of Said” label for bulletin board

Learning goals

  • Develop student’s vocabulary
  • Encourage creative writing and expression

Suggested use

Included are 48 different words to choose from such as “mumbled”, “grunted”, “echoed” and “suggested”. The lettering is all their to spell out “Instead of Said” in huge letters and you can arrange the word cards around or under them however you like. You can also start with a few simple words and add to the bulletin board as you discuss each word and its meaning.

Resource details

Learning area: English

Subcategory: Vocabulary

Year level: Flexible

Format: PDF

Resource type: English

Inside the Resource

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Great classroom decoration

An attractive addition to your classroom displays

Develops Vocabulary

Students find new ways to say “said” without even trying!

Builds Writing Proficiency

Helps students to develop their writing skills and their reading comprehension.

Teacher’s Notes

  • Great bulletin board
  • Make the most of your wall space for real learning
  • Cards can also be used in a variety of prompting activities
  • Flexible display options
Vocabulary Bulletin Board resources from Brontosaurus Learning @brontosaurus.learning.com

Designed to develop vocabulary skills

Fun yet practical activities that are easy to set up but help inspire students to build their vocabularies.

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