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Making Sense

Free reading game for Year 1 — work out what a new word means, spot what has gone wrong in a sentence, and say what a story is mostly about. Matched to the national curriculum. No account needed.

About Making Sense

Work out word meanings from context and choose a title that covers the whole passage. Correct answers can trigger celebrations. Feedback and retry options depend on the game.

Curriculum purpose

Learning objective: Work out word meanings from context and choose a title that covers the whole passage.

Curriculum anchor: Year 1 word meanings and understanding texts. Checking supplied sentences is supplementary practice, not rereading the learner’s own writing.

This game is designed as short independent practice after an idea has been introduced. It does not replace direct teaching, mathematical or scientific discussion, or an adult checking whether the learner can explain the idea away from the screen.

For parents and carers

Discuss the clues and why one title covers the whole passage. Follow the sentence round by rereading the learner’s own writing. Take a break when you need one.

Frequently asked questions

Does it need an account? No. The game runs in the browser and asks for no name, email address, school or location.

Is it timed? Timing varies by activity. Check the available modes and instructions before starting.

Can it be used on a phone? Controls vary by game. Use the on-screen buttons or read the instructions for keyboard and drag actions.

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