Spellings Dictation Year 5 and Year 6 - Autumn Term Worksheet

The Autumn Term spelling dictation worksheet for Year 5 and Year 6 students is a valuable tool for assessing their ability to write sentences from memory that include specific words and punctuation they have learned. The exercise requires students to listen carefully as their teacher reads out sentences two to three times, allowing them time to transcribe the sentences with precision and neatness. Each sentence contains a word in bold which the students must spell correctly. In addition, they must remember to use a capital letter at the beginning of the sentence, include any speech marks if necessary, and end with the appropriate punctuation mark, either a full stop or a question mark.

The worksheet covers a variety of words that are commonly used but can often be challenging to spell. These include words like 'accommodate', 'achieve', 'aggressive', 'amateur', 'ancient', and 'apparent', among others. The sentences provided not only reinforce spelling but also the understanding of the words' meanings and their use in context. For example, understanding that 'ancient' refers to something very old, or 'appreciate' means to understand the value and importance of something. This activity is designed to help children improve their writing skills, enhance their vocabulary, and develop a keen eye for detail. A challenge question at the end offers an additional opportunity for students to apply their knowledge in a more complex sentence.