KS2 SATs Spelling Practice - Test 5 (Age 9-12) - Teacher Notes

Test 5 in the Spelling Practice Papers series is a valuable resource for parents and teachers looking to help children aged 9 to 12 prepare for their Key Stage 2 SATs. These practice papers are modelled after the actual spelling tests given to 11-year-olds, ensuring that the content is relevant and appropriate for the National Curriculum requirements. Each workbook contains a variety of words that children are likely to encounter during their SATs, providing a comprehensive approach to spelling revision and practice.

The selection of words within these workbooks includes a range of spelling challenges such as prefixes, suffixes, homophones, and words with silent letters. Specific attention is given to words with soft 'g' sounds, as well as those ending in '-able' and '-ible'. The practice papers also cover words with the tricky 'ei', 'eigh', and 'ey' spellings, and those with 'ch' sounds, like 'parachute'. Additionally, children will practice word endings such as '-ant', '-ence', '-ancy', '-ent', '-ably', '-ibly', '-tion', '-sion', '-ssion', and '-cian', ensuring they are well-prepared for the spelling components of their assessments.