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Explore the Use of Repetitive Phrases in Stories

In this worksheet, students will explore the impact of repetitive phrases in stories.

'Explore the Use of Repetitive Phrases in Stories' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 1

Year:  Year 2 English worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Reading: Comprehension

Curriculum subtopic:   Recognise Literary Language

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Worksheet Overview

Lots of stories, poems and rhymes have repetitive language. 

This repetition can help us to enjoy and follow the story. It can also help us to remember stories well.

 

For example, let's look at this phrase which is repeated in a story...

 

"Run, run as fast as you can
You can't catch me I'm the gingerbread man!"

 

gingerbread man biscuit

 

 

What story is this from? 

There is a big clue in this one - it must be the story of 'The Gingerbread Man'!

 

Let's have a go at answering some similar questions about repetitive phrases in stories.

 

Are you ready to begin?

 

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