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Year 5 English

Year 5 English runs to 188 lessons across a 36 week year, for children aged 9 to 10 in Key Stage 2. Every lesson is listed below in teaching order.

The vocabulary a child meets this year includes clause, main clause, subordinate clause, adverbial clause, relative clause, simple sentence, compound sentence, adverbial complex sentence, relative complex sentence, comma, expanded noun phrase, non-finite clause.

These lessons are written by Oak National Academy, the government-funded curriculum body, and are free to anyone. StudyDen sequences them, marks the answers and keeps the record.

Every Year 5 English lesson

In the order they are taught. 188 lessons.

Five sentence types

  1. Two Types of Clause
  2. Four Sentence Types
  3. Comma Rules in Four Sentence Types
  4. A New Subordinate Clause: The Non-Finite (-ing) Clause
  5. A New Sentence Structure: The Non-Finite Complex Sentence
  6. Using the Comma Rules in Non-Finite Complex Sentences

Key grammar terminology, including determiners and fronted adverbials

  1. Determiners: Articles and Possessive Pronouns Review
  2. Determiners: Quantifiers and Demonstratives
  3. Fronted Adverbials: Single Words, Phrases and Clauses

Three tense forms and modal verbs

  1. Writing Sentences in the Simple Present, Past and Future Tense
  2. Writing sentences in the progressive present, past and future tense
  3. Writing Sentences in the Perfect Present Tense
  4. Modal Verbs
  5. Using Modal Verbs

Speech punctuation, parenthesis and apostrophes

  1. Speech Interrupted: Inverted Commas and Punctuation Rules
  2. Parenthesis: Brackets
  3. Parenthesis: Dashes for Dramatic Effect
  4. Using Apostrophes for Contraction, Singular Possession and Plural Possession

Verb, adjective and noun suffixes

  1. Using the suffix -ed to make the past tense
  2. Using the Suffix "-ing" to Make the Present and Past Tenses
  3. Making Plurals Using the Suffixes -s and -ies
  4. Making Plurals Using the Suffix -es and -ves
  5. Turning Nouns and Adjectives into Verbs Using the Suffixes -ate and -en
  6. Turning Nouns and Adjectives into Verbs Using -ify and -ise
  7. Turning Adjectives into Nouns Using -ity and -ness
  8. Spelling Words with the Suffixes -ary and -ery
  9. Creating Adjectives Using the Suffixes -al and -ic
  10. Creating Adjectives Using the Suffixes -ful and -less
  11. Using the suffix -tion to represent /shun/
  12. Using the suffixes -cian, -sion and -ssion to represent /shun/
  13. Spelling Words with the Suffix -able
  14. Spelling Words with the Suffix -ible

Noun suffixes, letter strings and homophones

  1. Spelling Words with the Suffix -ant
  2. Spelling Words with the Suffixes -ance and -ancy
  3. Spelling Words with the Suffix -ent
  4. Spelling Words with the Suffixes -ence and -ency
  5. Investigating the Letter String 'fer'
  6. Applying Spelling Rules with the Letter String 'fer'
  7. Spelling a Selection of Homophones
  8. Spelling Further Homophones and Near-Homophones
  9. Investigating the 'ee' Sound Spelt 'ie' or 'ei'
  10. Applying the rule 'i before e, except after c'
  11. Other sounds represented by the letter string 'ie'
  12. Other Sounds Represented by the Letter String 'ei'

Etymology and prefixes

  1. Spelling Words Using Hard C
  2. Spelling Words Using Soft C
  3. Spelling Words of Greek Origin: When 'ch' Makes a /k/ Sound
  4. Spelling Words of Greek Origin: the 'ph' /f/ Sound
  5. Spelling Latin-origin words with 'sc' making a /s/ sound
  6. Spelling Polysyllabic Words with Unstressed Vowels
  7. Spelling More Polysyllabic Words with Unstressed Vowels
  8. Spelling Words with Prefixes Meaning 'Not'
  9. Spelling Words with the Prefixes de-, re-, sub-, super-, inter-, anti- and auto-
  10. Spelling words with the prefixes bi-, trans-, tele- and circum-
  11. Spelling Words with the Prefixes co-, pre-, pro- and sus-
  12. Spelling Words with the Prefixes ad-, al-, af- and a-

Building handwriting fluency through speed, choices and writing dialogue

  1. Building Speed in Handwriting
  2. Pen or Pencil? Making the Right Choice
  3. Practising Handwriting with Famous Quotations
  4. Writing Dialogue in Cursive: Speech First and Speech Second
  5. Practising Handwriting in Journalistic Writing
  6. Practising Handwriting in a Non-Chronological Report

Taste and smell words

  1. Rich Vocabulary Associated with Flavour
  2. Rich Vocabulary Associated with Smell
  3. More Rich Vocabulary Associated with Smell
  4. Rich Vocabulary Associated with the Word Delicious
  5. Rich Vocabulary Associated with Hunger or Thirst
  6. Rich Vocabulary Associated with a Meal
  7. Rich Vocabulary Associated with the Word Disgusting
  8. Rich Vocabulary Associated with Eating

Action words

  1. Rich Vocabulary Associated with the Word Wet
  2. Rich Vocabulary: Fight and Battle Words
  3. Rich Vocabulary for Looking and Seeing
  4. Rich Vocabulary Associated with Chaos and Confusion
  5. Rich Vocabulary: Lazy and Relaxing Words
  6. Rich Vocabulary Associated with Hard Work
  7. Rich Vocabulary Associated with Running
  8. Rich Vocabulary Associated with Walking

Developing reading preferences in Year 5

  1. Who Are You as a Reader? Developing Your Reading Identity
  2. Characters Who Inspire: Historical Fiction and Nonfiction
  3. Becoming a Book Recommender: Finding and Sharing Great Reads
  4. Developing Reading Preferences: Exploring a Range of Forms

Wild Cats: non-chronological report

  1. Identifying the Features of a Non-Chronological Report
  2. Researching Tigers for a Non-Chronological Report
  3. Planning the Introduction of a Non-Chronological Report About Tigers
  4. Writing the Introduction of a Non-Chronological Report About Tigers
  5. Planning the Diet Section of a Non-Chronological Report About Tigers
  6. Writing the Diet Section of a Non-Chronological Report About Tigers
  7. Editing the Diet Section of a Non-Chronological Report About Tigers
  8. Planning the Adaptations Section of a Non-Chronological Report About Tigers
  9. Writing the Adaptations Section of a Non-Chronological Report About Tigers
  10. Planning the Conclusion of a Non-Chronological Report About Tigers
  11. Writing the Conclusion of a Non-Chronological Report About Tigers
  12. Presenting a Non-Chronological Report About Tigers

The Titanic: journalistic report writing

  1. Identifying the Features of a Journalistic Report
  2. Researching the Titanic: Gathering Sources for a Journalistic Report
  3. Planning the Opening of a Journalistic Report About the Titanic
  4. Writing the Opening of a Journalistic Report About the Titanic
  5. Planning the First Recount Paragraph: The Titanic's Design and Construction
  6. Writing the First Recount Paragraph of a Journalistic Report About the Titanic
  7. Editing the First Recount Paragraph of a Journalistic Report About the Titanic
  8. Planning the Second Recount Paragraph: The Titanic's Interiors
  9. Writing the Second Recount Paragraph of a Journalistic Report about the Titanic
  10. Voices from the Dockside: Writing the Quotes Section of a Titanic Report
  11. Planning the Closing of a Journalistic Report About the Titanic
  12. Writing the Closing of a Journalistic Report About the Titanic

Introduction to debate

  1. Justifying an Opinion
  2. Making Points and Explanations in a Debate
  3. Giving Proof and Summarising an Argument
  4. Learning the Roles in a Debate and Making a Rebuttal
  5. Making and Responding to Points of Information
  6. Preparing for a Debate: GOAL
  7. Writing Notes to Support Delivering a Speech in a Debate
  8. Judging and Scoring a Debate

'The Viewer': narrative writing

  1. Engaging with the Plot of 'The Viewer'
  2. Generating Vocabulary to Describe a Setting in 'The Viewer'
  3. Generating Vocabulary to Describe a Character in 'The Viewer'
  4. Planning the Opening of 'The Viewer'
  5. Writing the Opening of 'The Viewer'
  6. Planning the Build-Up of 'The Viewer'
  7. Writing the Build-Up of 'The Viewer'
  8. Editing the Build-Up of 'The Viewer'

Poetry by Valerie Bloom

  1. Exploring Themes of Love in 'You Are' and 'Mum Says She Loves Me'
  2. Reading, Responding to and Performing 'My Heart is a Volcano'
  3. Exploring Connections to 'I Opened the Door'
  4. Exploring Themes of Hate and Anger in 'The Wall'
  5. Exploring Themes of Belonging and Hope in 'Forest' & 'The Colours of My Dreams'

'The Highwayman': narrative writing

  1. Understanding the Context of 'The Highwayman'
  2. Analysing Stanzas One and Two of 'The Highwayman'
  3. Planning a Setting and Character Description from 'The Highwayman'
  4. Writing a Setting and Character Description Based on 'The Highwayman'
  5. Analysing Stanzas Three and Four of 'The Highwayman'
  6. Planning the First Part of the Build-Up of 'The Highwayman'
  7. Writing the First Part of the Build-Up of 'The Highwayman'
  8. Planning and Writing the Second Part of the Build-Up of 'The Highwayman'
  9. Editing the Build-Up of 'The Highwayman'
  10. Analysing Stanzas Five and Six of 'The Highwayman'
  11. Bringing 'The Highwayman' to Life: Drama and Dialogue
  12. Reviewing Speech Punctuation to Write the Next Section of 'The Highwayman'
  13. Planning the Third Part of the Build-Up of 'The Highwayman'
  14. Writing the Third Part of the Build-Up of 'The Highwayman'
  15. Editing the Speech Section of 'The Highwayman'
  16. Learning and Reciting 'The Highwayman': Stanzas One to Three
  17. Learning and Reciting 'The Highwayman': Stanzas Four to Six

School uniform: persuasive letter writing

  1. Identifying Features of a Persuasive Letter
  2. Generating Points to Use in a Persuasive Letter About School Uniform
  3. Planning the Introduction of a Persuasive Letter About School Uniform
  4. Writing the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform
  5. Planning the First Argument of a Persuasive Letter About School Uniform
  6. Writing the First Argument of a Persuasive Letter About School Uniform
  7. Planning the Second Argument of a Persuasive Letter About School Uniform
  8. Writing the Second Argument of a Persuasive Letter About School Uniform
  9. Planning and Writing the Conclusion of a Persuasive Letter About School Uniform
  10. Editing a Persuasive Letter About School Uniform

Shakespeare's 'Macbeth': narrative and soliloquy writing

  1. Understanding the Context of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'
  2. Understanding Themes, Characters and Plot in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'
  3. Exploring Characters and Setting in the Opening Scene of 'Macbeth'
  4. Generating Vocabulary for the Opening of 'Macbeth'
  5. Planning Part One of the Opening of 'Macbeth'
  6. Writing Part One of the Opening of 'Macbeth'
  7. Planning Part Two of the Opening of 'Macbeth'
  8. Writing Part Two of the Opening of 'Macbeth'
  9. Peer Editing the Opening of a Narrative Based on 'Macbeth'
  10. Analysing the Main Character in 'Macbeth'
  11. Analysing a Scene in the Build-Up of 'Macbeth'
  12. Identifying the Features of a Soliloquy
  13. Planning and Writing the 'Against' Section of Macbeth's Soliloquy
  14. Planning and Writing the 'For' Section of Macbeth's Soliloquy
  15. Planning and Writing the Closing Thoughts of Macbeth's Soliloquy
  16. Peer Editing a Soliloquy Based on 'Macbeth'
  17. Performing a Soliloquy in Character as Macbeth

The Amazon Rainforest: essay writing

  1. Identifying the Features of an Essay
  2. Researching Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest
  3. Setting Out a Logical Argument in Response to an Essay Title
  4. Planning and Writing the Introduction to an Essay
  5. Planning and Writing the First Main Paragraph of an Essay
  6. Planning and Writing the Second Main Paragraph of an Essay
  7. Planning and Writing the Conclusion of an Essay

Harriet Tubman: biographical writing

  1. Identifying the Features of a Biography
  2. Researching Harriet Tubman in Preparation for Writing a Biography
  3. Planning and Writing the Introduction of a Biography About Harriet Tubman
  4. Planning and Writing Harriet Tubman's Early Life Section
  5. Peer Editing the Early Life Section of a Biography About Harriet Tubman
  6. Planning the Section About Harriet Tubman's Activism
  7. Writing the Section About Harriet Tubman's Activism
  8. Planning and Writing the Conclusion of a Biography About Harriet Tubman

'Wonder': book club

  1. Developing an Understanding of 'Wonder' Through Rich Discussions
  2. Developing Responses to 'Wonder' Through Rich Discussions

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Common questions

What does Year 5 English cover?
Year 5 English runs to 188 lessons across a 36 week year, covering clause, main clause, subordinate clause, adverbial clause, relative clause, simple sentence and more.
How many English lessons are in Year 5?
188 lessons, sequenced in teaching order across the school year.
How old is a child in Year 5?
Children in Year 5 are 9 to 10 years old during the school year in England and Wales.