Year 6 English · KS2

Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms and Etymology

10 lessons, in the order they are taught. Part of the Year 6 English curriculum.

What this topic covers

  1. 1Recognising the different sounds made by the letter strings "ou", "ear" and "ice"
  2. 2Recognising the different sounds made by the letter strings 'ough' and 'au'
  3. 3Spelling key curriculum words
  4. 4Spelling words from the Y5/6 curriculum list
  5. 5Spelling words with French etymology
  6. 6Spelling words with Greek and Latin etymology
  7. 7Spelling words with the -able suffix
  8. 8Spelling words with the 'ee' sound spelt 'ei'
  9. 9Spelling words with the 'ee' sound spelt 'ie'
  10. 10Spelling words with the -ible suffix

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The Latin root 'scrib' or 'script' appears in several English words. What does this root mean?

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