English
During this term, we will be looking at Persuasive writing and Goodnight Mr Tom in English. Particulary focusing on clause structure, linking paragraphs, developing our choice of vocabulary and a variety of sophisticated puncutation.
Writing
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Below is a writing checklist to help you with each genre.
Reading
In Year 6 the children should be reading everyday from a wide range of genres. They can choose books from our library or may have other texts they are reading at home. All reading should be logged in their journal.
READING IS THE KEY!
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
To prepare the children for their Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar test in May, we work everyday to improve our Grammar. This also helps the children with their writing. Below, are a list of websites the children can use to practise their spelling, punctuation and grammar.
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/grammar-test-1/
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/category/grammar/
http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/bl_advancedreview.htm
http://www.majortests.com/sat/grammar.php
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quizzes/niu/niu16.htm
http://www.english-test.net/esl/learn/english/grammar/ei013/esl-test.php
http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/
http://www.examenglish.com/grammar/b1_grammar.html
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/exercises/grammar/grammar_tutorial/page_55.htm
http://www.allaboutcommunication.com/PunctuationTest.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/9380154/Back-to-basics-the-questions-that-all-11-year-olds-will-face-next-year.html
http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/tests/spelling.htm
http://www.englishforeveryone.org/Topics/Punctuation.htm
http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar_quiz/punctuation_mastery.asp