English·Spelling & Word Study·procedural
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
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is tackling challenging spelling patterns — distinguishing between confusing word pairs, understanding Latin and French word endings, and mastering silent letters and complex suffixes.
Evidence of understanding
- 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
Assessment prompt
Can Spelling Word Lists (age 9+) spell the challenging words on their school's Year 5 and 6 word list — like "accommodate," "conscience," or "prejudice" — from memory when writing?
Standards alignment
Eng_App1_Sp_Y56_12GB · uk-nc-2013
Word list – years 5 and 6
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2