English // Spelling & Word Study

Spelling Word Lists (age 9+)

Spell words from the statutory word list for Years 5 and 6, including words with irregular or uncommon spelling patterns that must be learned individually

Ages
9 to 10
Type
Method
Builds on
1 topic
Leads to
1 topic
Standards
1 code

Quick check

Can the learner spell the challenging words on their school's Year 5 and 6 word list — like "accommodate," "conscience," or "prejudice" — from memory when writing?

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Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Spell high-frequency words from the Y5-6 list accurately in dictated sentences, e.g. accommodate, committee, correspond, exaggerate, immediately, necessary
  • Use look-cover-write-check and mnemonic strategies to learn words with tricky patterns such as 'separate' (a rat in separate), 'rhythm' (rhythm helps your two hips move)
  • Identify and self-correct misspellings of statutory list words when proof-reading extended writing

Topic // Map

Where this fits

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

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  • Spelling Word Lists (age 7+)Required

    Spelling & Word Study // Ages 7 to 9

    The Y5-6 statutory word list is the direct continuation of the Y3-4 word list

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Spelling Word Lists (age 9+)

Ages 9 to 10 // Method

Leads to

1 topic

Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
Eng_App1_Sp_Y56_12

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