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Year 6 English

Year 6 English runs to 187 lessons across a 36 week year, for children aged 10 to 11 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, relative clause, adverbial clause, simple sentence, compound sentence, complex sentence, text cohesion, subordinating conjunction, relative pronoun, adverbial complex sentence.

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 6 English lesson

In the order they are taught. 187 lessons.

Using five sentence types

  1. Clause Structure: Three Types of Subordinate Clause
  2. Five Sentence Types
  3. New Subordinating Conjunctions and Relative Pronouns
  4. Subject and Object

Key terminology, including determiners, fronted adverbials and parenthesis

  1. Determiners: Articles, Possessive Pronouns, Quantifiers and Demonstratives
  2. Single Words, Phrases and Clauses in Fronted Adverbials
  3. Parenthesis: Brackets, Dashes and Commas
  4. Synonyms, Antonyms, Prepositions and Adverbs

Three tense forms, modality, active voice and passive voice

  1. Sentences in the Simple, Progressive and Perfect Present, Past and Future Tense
  2. Further Study of Modal Verbs
  3. Identifying the Active and Passive Voice
  4. Using the Active and Passive Voice

Punctuation

  1. Apostrophes: Contraction, Singular Possession and Plural Possession
  2. Hyphens and Ellipsis
  3. Colons: First Function
  4. Colons: Second Function
  5. Semi-colons: First Function
  6. Semi-colons: Second Function
  7. Speech Three Ways
  8. Bullet Points

Review, including word class, sentence types, tense, commas and colons

  1. Word Class Revision
  2. Simple and Compound Sentences Revision
  3. Adverbial, Relative and Non-Finite Complex Sentences Revision
  4. Simple and Progressive Tense Revision
  5. Perfect Tense Revision
  6. Subject, Object, Active Voice and Passive Voice Revision
  7. Further Word-Level Revision
  8. Apostrophes and Speech Punctuation Revision
  9. Commas, Brackets and Dashes Revision
  10. Colons, Semi-colons, Hyphens and Bullet Points Revision

Homophones and tense

  1. Spelling Homonyms
  2. Spelling Further Homophones
  3. Spelling Further Near-Homophones and Homophones
  4. Spelling More Homophones
  5. Using the suffix -ed to form the past tense
  6. Using the Suffix -ing to Form the Progressive Tense
  7. Spelling words with the comparative suffix -er
  8. Spelling Words with the Superlative Suffix -est
  9. Forming Plural Nouns Using the Suffix -s and -ies
  10. Forming plural nouns using the suffix -es and -ves
  11. Forming Irregular Plural Nouns
  12. Spelling words with the spellings -le, -el and -il
  13. Spelling Words Including the Suffix -al
  14. Spelling words with the suffixes -tion and -cian
  15. Spelling words with the suffixes -sion and -ssion
  16. Spelling Words with the Suffix -ous and -tious
  17. Spelling words with the suffix -ous and -cious
  18. Spelling words with the suffixes -cial and -tial
  19. Using and Applying the Suffixes -cial and -tial

Letter strings, etymology and curriculum words

  1. Recognising the different sounds made by the letter strings 'ough' and 'au'
  2. Recognising the different sounds made by the letter strings "ou", "ear" and "ice"
  3. Spelling words with the 'ee' sound spelt 'ie'
  4. Spelling words with the 'ee' sound spelt 'ei'
  5. Spelling Words with the Suffixes -ant and -ance
  6. Spelling words with the suffixes -ent and -ence
  7. Spelling Words with the -able Suffix
  8. Spelling Words with the -ible Suffix
  9. Spelling words with the silent letters 'b', 'k', 'g', 'w' and 't'
  10. Spelling words with the silent letters 'h', 'p', 'n', 'l' and 's'
  11. Spelling Words with French Etymology
  12. Spelling words with Greek and Latin etymology
  13. Spelling Words from the Y5/6 Curriculum List
  14. Spelling Key Curriculum Words
  15. Using Hyphens to Join Prefixes to Root Words
  16. Using Hyphens to Create Adjectives

Review and revision of all taught spelling

  1. Revising spelling patterns linked to suffixes
  2. Revising Spelling Patterns Linked to Sounds
  3. Revising Spelling Patterns Linked to Etymology

Building fluency with note taking, choice, quotations and emphasis

  1. Building Speed Through Note-Taking
  2. Deciding Between Pen or Pencil
  3. Practising Handwriting with Famous Quotations
  4. Writing with Emphasis
  5. Handwriting for a Particular Task
  6. Different Handwriting Applications

Emotions words

  1. Rich Vocabulary Associated with Hope
  2. Rich Vocabulary Associated with Happiness
  3. Rich Vocabulary Associated with Trying Hard
  4. Rich Vocabulary Associated with Surprise
  5. Rich Vocabulary Associated with Feeling Bad
  6. Rich Vocabulary Associated with Anger
  7. Rich Vocabulary for Feeling Stressed or Scared
  8. Rich Vocabulary Associated with Feeling Sad

Setting words

  1. Rich Vocabulary Associated with the City
  2. Rich Vocabulary Associated with a Village
  3. Rich Vocabulary Associated with the Countryside
  4. Rich Vocabulary Associated with the Outdoors
  5. Rich Vocabulary Associated with the Mountains
  6. Rich Vocabulary Associated with Water
  7. Rich Vocabulary Associated with the Night
  8. Rich Vocabulary Associated with a House

Developing reading preferences in Year 6

  1. Who Are You as a Reader? Developing Your Reading Identity
  2. Developing reading preferences by appreciating characters in adaptations
  3. Developing Reading Preferences Through Text Recommendations
  4. Developing Reading Preferences Through a Range of Forms

Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet': diary and narrative writing

  1. Understanding Themes, Characters and Plot in 'Romeo and Juliet'
  2. Exploring Juliet's Emotions After Meeting Romeo
  3. Generating Vocabulary for Juliet's Diary Entry
  4. Planning Juliet's Diary Entries
  5. Writing the First Half of Juliet's Diary Entry
  6. Writing the Second Half of Juliet's Diary Entry
  7. Exploring Act III Scene 1 in 'Romeo and Juliet'
  8. Exploring Vocabulary Relating to the Duel Scene
  9. Planning the Duel Scene
  10. Writing the First Half of the Duel Scene
  11. Writing the Second Half of the Duel Scene
  12. Debating a question raised by Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'

'Sherlock Holmes': descriptive and letter writing

  1. Building Knowledge of the Historical Context of 'Sherlock Holmes'
  2. Understanding 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle'
  3. Exploring Conventions of Detective Fiction
  4. Exploring Vocabulary for a Setting Description in 'Sherlock Holmes'
  5. Planning a Setting Description in 'Sherlock Holmes'
  6. Writing the first half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'
  7. Writing the second half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'
  8. Analysing the Main Character in Sherlock Holmes
  9. Identifying Features of a Persuasive Letter Written to Sherlock Holmes
  10. Exploring a Fictional Mystery in the Victorian Era
  11. Generating Persuasive Techniques for a Letter to Sherlock Holmes
  12. Writing the Introduction to a Persuasive Letter to Sherlock Holmes
  13. Writing the First Paragraph of a Persuasive Letter to Sherlock Holmes
  14. Writing the Second Paragraph of a Persuasive Letter to Sherlock Holmes
  15. Writing the Conclusion of a Persuasive Letter to Sherlock Holmes
  16. Peer editing a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes

Debating important topics

  1. How to Debate
  2. Motions That Matter
  3. Preparing to Debate
  4. Holding a Full Debate
  5. Reflecting on, Reviewing and Scoring a Debate

Charles Darwin: biographical writing

  1. Identifying Features of a Biography
  2. Researching Charles Darwin's Life
  3. Researching Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution
  4. Planning a biography about Charles Darwin's life and theory of evolution
  5. Writing the First Half of a Biography: Darwin's Early Life and the Beagle
  6. Writing the Second Half of a Biography About Darwin and His Theory of Evolution
  7. Presenting Information About Evolution

Antarctic animals: non-chronological report

  1. Identifying Features of a Model Non-Chronological Report About an Insect
  2. Exploring Cohesive Devices in a Non-Chronological Report About an Insect
  3. Researching Information About a Penguin's Appearance and Adaptations
  4. Researching Information About a Penguin's Habitat and Diet
  5. Researching Information About Threats to a Penguin
  6. Generating Ideas for Parenthesis in a Penguin Report
  7. Writing the Introduction of a Non-Chronological Report About a Penguin
  8. Writing Specific Sections of a Non-Chronological Report About a Penguin
  9. Writing Further Specific Sections of a Non-Chronological Report About a Penguin
  10. Writing the conclusion of a non-chronological report about a penguin
  11. Peer Editing a Non-Chronological Report About Macaroni Penguins
  12. Publishing a Non-Chronological Report About a Penguin

'When Stars are Scattered': book club

  1. Developing Understanding of 'When Stars are Scattered' Through Rich Discussions
  2. Developing Responses to 'When Stars Are Scattered' Through Rich Discussions

'When the Sky Falls': reading

  1. Exploring Characterisation in 'When the Sky Falls'
  2. Explaining Characters' Motives
  3. Making Comparisons and Connections
  4. Exploring Characters' Emotions
  5. Exploring Concepts and Themes in 'When the Sky Falls'

'When the Sky Falls': narrative and journalistic report writing

  1. Understanding the Structure and Historical Context of 'When the Sky Falls'
  2. Generating Ideas for a Narrative Climax Scene in 'When the Sky Falls'
  3. Planning a Narrative Climax Scene in 'When the Sky Falls'
  4. Writing the first half of a narrative climax scene in 'When The Sky Falls'
  5. Writing the second half of a narrative climax scene in 'When The Sky Falls'
  6. Generating ideas for a journalistic report based on 'When the Sky Falls'
  7. Planning a Journalistic Report Based on 'When the Sky Falls'
  8. Writing the first half of a journalistic report based on 'When The Sky Falls'
  9. Writing the second half of a journalistic report based on 'When The Sky Falls'
  10. Self-Editing a Journalistic Report Based on 'When the Sky Falls'

Poetry of place

  1. Exploring Imagery in 'Eastbourne' by Joseph Coelho
  2. Comparing Two Poems on Rural Settings: 'Richmond Park' & 'The Old Farmer's Song'
  3. Reading and responding to 'No. 115 Dreams' by Jackie Kay
  4. Reading and Responding to 'Tempest Avenue' by Ian McMillan
  5. Developing background knowledge about 'London' by William Blake
  6. Exploring Imagery in 'London' by William Blake
  7. Exploring Form in 'London' by William Blake
  8. Performing the poem 'London' by William Blake
  9. Exploring Impact in 'London' by William Blake
  10. Writing a Poem About a Place
  11. Exploring Imagery in 'The City of My Birth' by Karl Nova
  12. Performing 'The City of my birth' by Karl Nova

Early Islamic civilisation: essay writing

  1. Identifying Features of an Essay for Writing About Early Islamic Civilisation
  2. Researching Early Islamic Civilisation
  3. Plan and Write the Introduction of an Essay About Early Islamic Civilisation
  4. Planning and Writing Section One: Early Islamic Civilisation
  5. Planning and Writing Section Two: The Islamic Golden Age
  6. Planning and Writing the Conclusion of an Essay About Early Islamic Civilisation
  7. Presenting Our Knowledge of Early Islamic Civilisation

Talking transitions

  1. Talking about Transitions
  2. Articulating Yourself
  3. Disagreeing with Someone
  4. Speaking Socially: Agreeing, Disagreeing, and Meeting New People
  5. Presenting Effectively

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Common questions

What does Year 6 English cover?
Year 6 English runs to 187 lessons across a 36 week year, covering clause, main clause, subordinate clause, relative clause, adverbial clause, simple sentence and more.
How many English lessons are in Year 6?
187 lessons, sequenced in teaching order across the school year.
How old is a child in Year 6?
Children in Year 6 are 10 to 11 years old during the school year in England and Wales.