Spectacular SPaG is an exciting pick up and go SPaG scheme, using small steps, designed to save you time whilst making SPaG engaging and active.
There are 8 lessons in the summer block of work, each of which focuses on a small step taken from the DfE’s English Appendix 2: Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation from the national curriculum.
Each lesson has a PowerPoint presentation, an activity sheet and a worksheet.
The activity sheets focus more on practical activities and the worksheets apply the skills, often through writing. Each activity and worksheet is differentiated at two levels : less able and more able. The less challenging resources tend to use simpler vocabulary and often include visual prompts and scaffolding.
The vocabulary used in the resources in this block is aligned with the spelling curriculum that the children will be covering in Year 2. Sometimes the vocabulary is kept simple to allow the children to focus on the new concept that is being taught.
Dependent on your timetabling and individual needs of your children, you may wish to split each lesson over 2, 3 or more sessions.
Each session lasts 15 – 30 minutes depending on the age of the children and the complexity of the skills/knowledge being taught. The lessons are designed to be stand-alone though could be incorporated as part of the main English lesson.
The following small steps are covered this term:
✅ Use suffixes to form nouns
✅ Form adjectives using suffixes (e.g. -ful, – less)
✅ Use the suffix ‘-ly’ to form adverbs
✅ Write sentences using co-ordinating conjunctions (and, or, but)
✅ Write sentences using subordinating conjunctions (when, if that, because)
✅ Use full stops, capital letters, exclamation marks and question marks to punctuate sentences.
✅ Select and consistently use the correct tense (past or present – including the progressive forms.
✅ Identify and use apostrophes for contractions or possession
Our Year 2 Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) scheme for the Summer Term builds upon previous learning to help pupils develop more advanced grammar skills. Aligned with the DfE’s English Appendix 2: Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation, this structured scheme supports the development of sentence structure, punctuation accuracy, and word formation.
This term introduces key elements of sentence-building, including co-ordinating and subordinating conjunctions, suffixes for word formation, and correct tense selection. Pupils will refine their understanding of apostrophes and punctuation, ensuring they apply grammar rules confidently in their writing.
The Year 2 SPaG Summer Term scheme covers the following small steps:
Each lesson includes a structured PowerPoint presentation, engaging activity sheets, and differentiated worksheets. The hands-on activities encourage active learning, while structured worksheets provide pupils with opportunities to apply their knowledge in writing.
The Year 2 SPaG scheme in the Summer Term introduces more complex sentence structures, helping children develop their writing fluency. Pupils will learn how to use a variety of conjunctions to extend their sentences, apply suffixes to modify word meanings, and ensure consistency in verb tense.
The focus on suffixes enables children to understand word formation rules, supporting both grammar and spelling development. Additionally, the lessons reinforce correct apostrophe usage, helping pupils distinguish between contractions and possessive nouns.
Our SPaG scheme for Year 2 is designed to support teachers in delivering engaging and structured grammar lessons. With clear lesson plans, interactive resources, and differentiated activities, this scheme ensures that pupils make meaningful progress in their writing skills.
Key benefits of our Year 2 SPaG Summer Term scheme include:
By the end of Year 2, pupils should be able to write structured sentences, use co-ordinating and subordinating conjunctions, and punctuate sentences accurately. They should also understand the use of suffixes to modify words and apply apostrophes correctly.
Teaching conjunctions should involve interactive activities that encourage pupils to extend sentences naturally. Sentence-building exercises, matching tasks, and writing prompts can help pupils use “and,” “or,” “but,” “when,” “if,” “that,” and “because” effectively.
Pupils should confidently use full stops, capital letters, exclamation marks, and question marks. They should also understand the role of apostrophes in contractions (e.g., “can’t”) and possession (e.g., “the cat’s toy”).
Our Year 2 SPaG scheme provides structured lessons, engaging teaching slides, and differentiated worksheets to support pupils in mastering key grammar skills. Explore our full range of SPaG resources to find expertly designed materials for every year group.
Access our complete Year 2 Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar scheme for the Summer Term and bring structured, engaging grammar lessons into your classroom. With high-quality resources, differentiated activities, and clear learning objectives, this scheme supports teachers in delivering outstanding SPaG lessons.
Browse our full range of SPaG resources to find expertly designed teaching materials for every year group. Help pupils develop strong grammar and writing skills with our structured and engaging SPaG scheme.
