Accelerated Reader 

Accelerated Reader (AR) is a computerised management system that monitors and evaluates reading practice and achievement.

Pupils are free to select from a wide variety of books, within their ZPD range, in our AR library. 
After reading a book, they will use the AR software to test their reading comprehension.

All of this information will be recorded in their AR Logbook.

Spelling and Grammar

In Year 5 we continue to build upon the foundations laid in Y1-4, focusing on the Read, Write, Inc. Spelling scheme by Oxford Owl. Within this scheme we examine plural rules, homophones and homonyms.

We cover the following areas in Grammar.

• Parts of Speech (Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives etc.)
• Punctuation (including commas, apostrophes and Inverted commas)
• Similes and Metaphors
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Alphabetical Order - use of the dictionary and thesaurus

Reading

In Year 5 we use a range of reciprocal reading strategies including prediction, questioning, clarifying and summarizing.

Throughout the year we enjoy a number of class novels. These include:

• Here we are by Oliver Jeffers
• The Iron Man by Ted Hughes
• Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

We also use the Accelerated Reader scheme. For further information follow the link below. 

Writing

In Year 5 we cover a range of writing styles including:

• Recount writing
• Narrative writing
• Persuasive writing
• Instructional writing
• Explanation writing
• Report writing
• Discussion writing
• Poetry