Statutory Word List Mat

The Statutory Word List Mat is an educational tool designed for Year 5 and 6 students to enhance their vocabulary and spelling skills. It contains a comprehensive list of words that students are expected to learn and be familiar with at this stage of their education. The words selected are varied, covering a wide range of topics and concepts, from 'accommodate' and 'accommodation' which deal with living or service spaces, to 'yacht', a type of boat. The list includes words that are often misspelt or misunderstood, such as 'aggressive', 'ancient', 'awkward', and 'bruise', ensuring students are well-prepared for accurate usage in their writing and communication.

Additionally, the mat provides words that are key to academic success, such as 'achieve', 'determined', 'develop', 'dictionary', and 'environment'. It also covers words that are crucial for social and interpersonal communication, like 'appreciate', 'communicate', and 'cooperation'. The inclusion of more complex words like 'controversy', 'convenience', 'criticise', and 'curiosity' challenges students to expand their language skills further. The mat is a resource from KS2Gems 2020, aimed at supporting students in mastering the spellings and meanings of important English vocabulary, thereby improving their literacy and comprehension abilities.