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 9 lessons in the Autumn 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. The less challenging resources tend to use words from earlier phonics phases and often include visual prompts and scaffolding.
Each lesson plan also includes ideas for additional or continuous provision activities.
The vocabulary used in the resources in this block is aligned with the spelling curriculum that the children will have covered by the end of Year 4. 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:
✅ Explore, identify, collect and use noun phrases
✅ Identify relative pronouns and relative clauses
✅ Use relative clauses and relative pronouns to create complex sentences
✅ Use and punctuate ‘-ed’ opening clauses
✅ Use commas to punctuate complex sentences and clarify meaning
✅ Identify and use brackets to indicate parenthesis
✅ Recognise and identify modal verbs.
✅ Use modal verbs to indicate degrees of possibility
✅ Use adverbs to indicate degrees of possibility
Our Year 5 Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) scheme for the Autumn Term builds on pupils’ prior knowledge, developing their ability to construct more sophisticated sentences and refine their punctuation skills. Aligned with the DfE’s English Appendix 2: Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation, this structured scheme supports pupils in writing with greater precision and clarity.
This term, pupils will explore how to enhance their writing by using noun phrases, relative clauses, and modal verbs. They will also learn how to punctuate complex sentences correctly, using commas for clarity and brackets for parenthesis. By deepening their understanding of sentence structure, pupils will gain confidence in writing for different purposes.
The Year 5 SPaG Autumn Term scheme covers the following small steps:
Each lesson includes engaging PowerPoint slides, structured activities, and differentiated worksheets to support pupils in mastering these key grammar concepts. The lessons provide step-by-step explanations and opportunities for independent writing practice.
The Year 5 SPaG scheme for the Autumn Term focuses on sentence complexity, helping pupils craft longer, more structured sentences using relative clauses and noun phrases. They will learn how to use commas effectively to separate ideas and clarify meaning.
Pupils will also refine their use of brackets to indicate parenthesis, understanding how punctuation can impact sentence structure. The introduction of modal verbs and adverbs supports their ability to express possibility and certainty in their writing.
Our SPaG scheme for Year 5 provides teachers with structured, engaging lessons that help pupils improve their grammar accuracy while developing their writing style. The resources include interactive tasks, practical applications, and clear explanations to support a variety of learning needs.
Key benefits of our Year 5 SPaG Autumn Term scheme include:
This Year 5 SPaG scheme is part of a full-year programme covering the Autumn, Spring, and Summer terms. Each term builds on prior learning, ensuring pupils develop a strong understanding of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
Our SPaG resources for Year 5 include interactive teaching materials, printable worksheets, and engaging activities designed to support different learning styles. Whether following the scheme in full or using individual lessons, these resources provide comprehensive grammar support.
Access our complete Year 5 Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar scheme for the Autumn 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.
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