KS2 SATs Spelling Practice - Test 4 (Age 9-12) - Teacher Notes

Spelling Practice Papers - Test 4 is designed for children aged 9 to 12, providing a valuable resource for enhancing their spelling skills. These practice tests are modelled after the spelling assessments given to 11-year-olds during their Key Stage 2 SATs, ensuring that the content aligns with the expectations of the National Curriculum. The workbook offers a selection of words that are commonly included in the SATs for children around the ages of 10 and 11, making it an ideal tool for targeted spelling practice.

The workbook includes a range of word types to challenge students and help them master different spelling rules. These types encompass prefixes, various endings such as 'able', 'ible', and 'ure', and homophones where words sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Students will also practice spelling words with silent letters, the soft 'g' sound as in 'ge', 'gi', and 'gy', and words containing tricky letter combinations like 'ei', 'eigh', and 'ey'. Additionally, the workbook covers words with 'ch' sounds as in 'parachute', and a variety of suffixes and word endings including 'ous', 'ion', 'sion', 'ssion', and 'cian'. This comprehensive approach ensures that learners are well-prepared for the spelling component of their assessments.