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English // Spelling & Word Study

Spell words with a range of prefixes (dis-, mis-, un-, re-, pre-, anti-, auto-, super-) understanding how each prefix modifies the root word's meaning without…

English // Spelling & Word Study

Use the first two or three letters of a word to check its spelling in a dictionary; consult reference materials including beginning dictionaries to verify and…

English // Spelling & Word Study

Spell words with etymological letter patterns from Greek (ch = /k/), French (ch = /ʃ/, -gue, -que), and Latin (sc = /s/) origins

English // Spelling & Word Study

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

English // Spelling & Word Study

Distinguish and correctly spell homophones and commonly confused words at Y5-6 level (e.g., affect/effect, practice/practise, advice/advise…

English // Spelling & Word Study

Spell words using assorted Y5-6 conventions: doubling after -fer when the stress remains (referring but reference), using hyphens to join prefixes to root words…

English // Spelling & Word Study

Spell words containing silent letters that are remnants of earlier pronunciation or etymology, recognising common silent-letter patterns and using word origins…

English // Spelling & Word Study

Spell words ending in -able/-ible and the corresponding adverb forms -ably/-ibly, applying patterns to determine which suffix to use based on the root word

English // Spelling & Word Study

Spell words with Latin and French suffix patterns: endings sounding like /ʃəs/ spelt -cious or -tious (e.g., precious, cautious), /ʃəl/ spelt -cial or -tial…

English // Spelling & Word Study

Spell correctly and consistently, applying the spelling patterns and rules from KS1-2 to increasingly complex vocabulary encountered in KS3 reading and…

English // Vocabulary

Use a thesaurus to find synonyms and extend vocabulary choices, selecting the most appropriate word based on context, connotation, and register

English // Vocabulary

Acquire and use accurately a broad range of general academic vocabulary and domain-specific words — drawing new vocabulary from reading and listening and…

English // Vocabulary

Determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases using a flexible range of strategies — including context clues, Greek and Latin affixes…

English // Writing Composition

Read own writing aloud clearly enough to be heard by peers and the teacher; use digital tools to produce and publish writing

English // Writing Composition

Plan before writing by saying aloud or noting down what will be written, writing down ideas and key words, and encapsulating ideas sentence by sentence before…

English // Writing Composition

Compose informative or explanatory texts that introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section

English // Writing Composition

Compose opinion pieces that introduce a topic, state a clear point of view, provide organised reasons linked with connecting words, and include a concluding…

English // Writing Composition

Evaluate and edit writing by assessing effectiveness, proposing changes to grammar and vocabulary for consistency, and proof-reading for spelling, grammar and…

English // Writing Composition

Organise writing into paragraphs, grouping related material around a theme, and use simple organisational devices such as headings and sub-headings in…

English // Writing Composition

Write narratives with developed settings, characters and plot, using dialogue and description to develop experiences and show character responses to situations

English // Writing Composition

Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic, gather information from print and digital sources, and take brief organised notes

English // Writing Composition

Choose precise and vivid words and phrases to create specific effects in writing

English // Writing Composition

Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research in writing, applying grade-level reading standards to non-fiction

English // Writing Composition

Draw evidence from literary texts to support analysis, reflection, and research in writing, applying grade-level reading standards to literature