Spelling in Year 5
In year 5, we aim to ensure all children begin to know how to spell the common exception words from Year 5 and 6. For those children who have not secured all of the Year 3 and 4 (or Year 1 and 2) common exception words, these will form part of their focus during the year. The common exception word lists for Year 3 & 4 and Year 5 & 6 are available by clicking the links below. Your child may bring a list home with a selection of words from these lists to learn each week, if this is needed.
Year 3 & 4 Common Exception Words checklist
Year 5 & 6 Common Exception Words checklist
To help children learn their spellings, there are a number of strategies that can be used. Have a look at these spelling strategies posters, below, for ideas.
Additionally, where children are taking part in a Little Wandle phonics group, click the link below to access additional resources to support word reading and spelling. Here, you will find videos to aid with pronunciation and lists of the different sounds taught in each phase.
Year 5 Spelling Coverage by Half Term
Alongside these spelling words, the children will also be required to learn the statutory spelling words for Year 5 and 6 pupils. We will be looking at these throughout the year (see link on the left of this page). Please note that, where appropriate, many of these will be covered where they fit the rules explored each half term.
