Spelling
Master the spelling rules and patterns tested in the GL 11+: from plurals to silent letters
Plural Rules
Form plurals correctly using the right rules for different word endings, including irregular plurals.
Silent Letters
Recognise and correctly spell words containing silent letters such as kn-, wr-, -mb and -gh.
ie/ei and Vowel Patterns
Apply the ie/ei spelling rule and its exceptions, and recognise common vowel patterns in English spelling.
Double Consonants
Know when to double a consonant before adding a suffix, using the CVC rule and stress patterns.
Word Endings: -tion, -sion, -ssion
Choose the correct spelling of the /shun/ sound at the end of words: -tion, -sion, -ssion, or -cian.
Word Endings: -ous, -ful, -less, -ness
Spell words with the suffixes -ous, -ful, -less and -ness correctly, including spelling changes when adding these endings.
Commonly Misspelled Words
Recognise and correctly spell words that are frequently misspelled, including words with silent patterns, double letters and easily confused endings.
Prefix Spelling Rules
Spell words correctly when adding prefixes, understanding that the root word never changes at the join.
Year 5 and 6 Statutory Spellings
Recognise and correctly spell the Year 5 and 6 National Curriculum statutory word list: the words every 11-year-old is expected to know.
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