About Course
The English Language and Literacy course in Year 5 develops pupils’ ability to read widely, write effectively, and communicate ideas with increasing precision and confidence. Pupils engage with a broad range of texts, deepen comprehension and analytical skills, and produce well-structured written work for varied purposes and audiences. The course strengthens grammar, vocabulary, and spelling while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and articulate expression.
Key Focus Areas
Reading and analysing a wide range of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry
Advanced comprehension skills: inference, deduction, summarising, and evaluation
Writing extended texts with clear structure and cohesion
Developing a strong authorial voice and appropriate tone
Using complex sentence structures and precise vocabulary
Accurate application of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Planning, drafting, editing, and redrafting written work
Speaking confidently in discussions, debates, and presentations
Listening critically and responding thoughtfully
Course Content
AUTUMN TERM
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Week 1: Reading Comprehension – Retrieval Skills
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Week 2: Reading Comprehension – Inference Skills
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Week 3: Vocabulary – Word Meaning in Context
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Week 4: Grammar – Nouns, Pronouns & Determiners (Revision)
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Week 5: Grammar – Verbs, Tenses & Subject–Verb Agreement
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Week 6: Punctuation – Capital Letters, Full Stops, Commas
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Week 7: Sentence Types & Conjunctions
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Week 8: Writing – Expanded Noun Phrases
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Week 9: Writing – Paragraphing & Organisation
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Week 10: SATs Practice & Assessment
SPRING TERM
SUMMER TERM
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