Spellings Dictation Year 5 and Year 6 - Autumn Term - Answers PowerPoint

The 'Spellings Dictation' exercise is an engaging activity designed for Year 5 and Year 6 students during the Autumn Term. This activity is part of a PowerPoint presentation that aims to enhance students' spelling skills by testing their ability to write sentences from memory. The sentences, dictated by the teacher, contain words and punctuation that the students have been taught. Each sentence is read aloud twice, after which the students write down what they have heard, attempting to capture as much detail as possible. They are encouraged to remember capital letters, full stops or question marks, and correct spellings of statutory words, with the potential to earn three points for each sentence.

Throughout the dictation exercise, students are presented with a series of sentences, each accompanied by a question prompting them to tally their points based on their performance. The sentences cover a range of topics and include words that are often part of the statutory spelling list for their year group. In addition to individual work, there is an interactive pair activity where one student memorises and dictates a sentence to their partner, who must then write it down correctly. This activity not only tests spelling and memory but also encourages collaboration and communication between students. The challenge culminates with a final question, providing an opportunity for students to demonstrate their spelling prowess and attention to detail.