Spellings Dictation Year 5 and Year 6 - Summer Term Worksheet

The Summer Term worksheet for Year 5 and Year 6 students is designed to test their ability to write sentences from memory, with a focus on correct spelling and punctuation. The exercise involves the teacher reading out sentences that contain previously taught words in bold, as well as punctuation marks. Students are expected to listen carefully as the sentences are read aloud two to three times, and then transcribe them with precision and neatness. They are awarded marks for the correct use of a capital letter at the beginning, the accurate spelling of the bold words, the appropriate use of speech marks, and the correct placement of a full stop or question mark at the end of each sentence.

The sentences cover a range of topics and include interesting facts, such as "Did you know that the collective noun for a group of owls is a parliament of owls?" and practical examples like "You should end the letter with the words, 'Yours sincerely' followed by your signature." The worksheet also includes a challenge question for students to test their abilities further. This question deals with a personal experience and requires the use of a conjunction and a comma: "I missed my favourite television programme last night as I had a stomach ache and high temperature, so went to bed." The dictation activity is a comprehensive way to reinforce spelling and punctuation skills in a classroom setting.