Year 5 English Printable Worksheets

Our year 5 English worksheets help support your child’s written work, develop their comprehension skills and introduce them to new features of grammar and punctuation like hyphens and colons. Our year 5 English printables can be used at home or in the classroom to support literacy learning.

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Year 5 Spellings Handwriting Workbook

Year 5 Spellings Handwriting Workbook

Year 5 Spellings Handwriting WorkbookOur handy year 5 spellings handwriting workbook can be used to enhance spelling skills while reinforcing neat and legible handwriting. The workbook features year-specific spelling lists, carefully curated to align with the Year 5 curriculum. Each list contains a range of words that challenge students to expand their vocabulary and master commonly used words at their age level. 

Age: 9 - 10
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Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 9)

Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 9)

Year 5 SpellingsSpelling is a skill that students will use throughout their lives, so building a strong foundation in Year 5 ensures they have this valuable tool for the future.

Age: 9 - 10
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Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 8)

Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 8)

KS2 SpellingsPupils circle the correct spelling of the word and then write it on the line. Regularly practising correct spelling contributes to better writing skills, which are crucial in various academic subjects. Accurate spelling is a fundamental skill that is assessed in many school assignments and exams. 

Age: 9 - 10
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Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 7)

Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 7)

Year 5 SpellingsCorrect spelling promotes a deeper understanding of word meanings and encourages pupils to expand their vocabulary. Knowing how to spell words correctly can help students better understand what they read. 

Age: 9 - 10
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Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 6)

Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 6)

Year 5 SpellingThe ability to spell correctly is not only a fundamental skill but also a key tool for effective communication, both in the classroom and in the real world. Download this handy worksheet for extra spelling practice.  

Age: 9 - 10
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Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 5)

Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 5)

Year 5 SpellingsStudents who can spell words correctly tend to feel more confident in their writing abilities, which can lead to greater engagement in writing tasks. Teaching students to spell correctly reduces the likelihood of miscommunication in both written and verbal communication.

Age: 9 - 10
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Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 4)

Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 4)

KS2 Spelling WorksheetProper spelling reduces the likelihood of miscommunication, both in written and verbal interactions. It helps students convey their thoughts accurately. This worksheet can be used in the classroom or at home. Students circle the correct spelling of the word and then write the word correctly on the line. 

Age: 9 - 10
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Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 3)

Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 3)

KS2 spellingsCorrect spelling improves written and verbal communication. Students can express their ideas clearly and effectively, reducing the chances of misunderstandings. Proficient spelling is essential for strong writing skills. It allows students to focus on composing their ideas rather than getting distracted by spelling errors.

Age: 9 - 10
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Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 2)

Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 2)

Year 5 SpellingsIn this worksheet, students will have the opportunity to practise correct spelling to strengthen their writing skills, which are essential across all subjects and future endeavours. Students who can spell independently are less reliant on spell-check tools and can take more ownership of their writing. Pupils circle the correct spelling of each word and then write it correctly on the lines. 

Age: 9 - 10
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Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 1)

Year 5 Write the correct spelling (set 1)

Year 5 SpellingsKnowing how to spell words correctly can help students better understand what they read since they won't be distracted or confused by misspellings. Accurate spelling is a fundamental skill that is assessed in many school assignments and exams. In this worksheet, students explore a variety of words, expanding their vocabulary and improving their understanding of word meanings.

Age: 9 - 10
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Year 5/6 Spelling Word List

Year 5/6 Spelling Word List

This list of words is specially curated to help students in Years 5 and 6 improve their spelling skills, enrich their vocabulary, and become more confident readers and writers. Our Year 5/6 Spelling List includes a wide range of words, from common ones students will use every day to more complex terms they might encounter in books and articles.

Age: 9 - 10
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Using commas

Using commas

Using commasCommas can be a useful punctuation mark to make the meaning of sentences clear. My dog, Max, loves to play fetch in the park. Students rewrite the sentences adding the commas in the correct place.

Age: 9 - 10
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Using dashes

Using dashes

Using dashesDashes can be a useful punctuation mark for adding emphasis or providing additional details within a sentence. My favourite subject – science – has always fascinated me. Students rewrite the sentences adding the dashes in the correct place. This worksheet can be used in the classroom or at home and includes an answer sheet for quick marking. 

Age: 9 - 10
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Using brackets

Using brackets

Using bracketsBrackets are used to enclose information that is not essential to the main sentence. The information inside the brackets can provide additional details or clarification. Students are asked to add brackets where they think they should go in each sentence. An answer is included for quick marking. This KS2 grammar activity can be used in the classroom or at home and is a great introduction to using brackets in writing. 

Age: 9 - 10
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Using modal verbs to show degrees of possibility

Using modal verbs to show degrees of possibility

Using modal verbs to show degrees of possibilityModal verbs can be used to express different degrees of certainty or likelihood in a statement. Modal verbs of possibility include: definitely, certainly, surely, maybe, clearly, obviously, perhaps, probably and undoubtedly. With this upper KS2 literacy activity, students are asked to underline the adverbs of possibility in each sentence.

Age: 9 - 10
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Using adverbs to show degrees of possibility

Using adverbs to show degrees of possibility

Using adverbs to show degrees of possibilityAdverbs can be used to express different degrees of certainty or likelihood in a statement. Adverbs of possibility include: definitely, certainly, surely, maybe, clearly, obviously, perhaps, probably and undoubtedly. With this upper KS2 literacy activity, students are asked to underline the adverbs of possibility in each sentence.

Age: 9 - 10
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Back to school word search

Back to school word search

Word searches are a great activity to help children recognise words, learn new vocabulary, and improve their spelling. If your children are finding the start of the new school year a bit stressful, this back-to-school word search can be used as a fun and calming activity. There are 15 words for children to find.

Age: 9 - 10
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Christmas round words

Christmas round words

Students read the letters in each Christmas bauble and write the 8-letter word correctly on the line.

Age: 9 - 10
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Halloween vocabulary

Halloween vocabulary

This fun Halloween themed resource asks students to take a letter or combination of letters from each test tube to make a word. Some words are already in place to help them get started.

Age: 9 - 10
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Conjunctive adverbs

Conjunctive adverbs

Conjunctive adverbs are used to connect sentences or independent clauses and show the relationship between them. This English resource asks students to choose the best conjunctive adverb to complete sentences.

Age: 9 - 10
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Use of the hyphen

Use of the hyphen

The symbol (-) is called a hyphen in the English language. A hyphen is a short horizontal line used to link words together. Students read through sentences and write the word that is missing a hyphen.

Age: 9 - 10
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Subordinating conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect two simple sentences: a main clause and a subordinate clause. Subordinate clauses do not make sense on their own, they are dependent on the main clause. This English activity asks students to choose the best conjunction in brackets to complete the sentences.

Age: 9 - 10
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Coordinating conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect sentences, words and phrases. They act as a kind of glue, linking the text together to help the sentences flow smoothly. This English resource asks students to choose the best conjunction in brackets to complete the sentences.

Age: 9 - 10
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Auxiliary verbs

Auxiliary verbs

Auxiliary verbs, or helping verbs, add meaning to the main verb of the sentence. This literacy resource asks students to complete sentences by adding auxiliary verbs.

Age: 9 - 10
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Salmon

Salmon

Students read through the reading comprehension and learn some interesting facts about salmon. There are 12 questions for them to answer.

Age: 9 - 10
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Starfish

Starfish

Students read through the reading comprehension and learn some interesting facts about starfish. There are 12 questions for them to answer.

Age: 9 - 10
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Basking Shark

Basking Shark

Did you know that basking sharks are listed as vulnerable and are endangered in the Northeast Atlantic? Students read through the reading comprehension and learn some interesting facts about basking sharks. There are 11 questions for them to answer.

Age: 9 - 10
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Grey Seal

Grey Seal

Students read through the reading comprehension and learn some interesting facts about grey seals. There are 12 questions for them to answer.

Age: 9 - 10
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Bottlenose Dolphin

Bottlenose Dolphin

Students read through the reading comprehension and learn some interesting facts about bottlenose dolphins. There are 12 questions for them to answer.

Age: 9 - 10
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Cloze Activity - Charles Dickens

Cloze Activity - Charles Dickens

This cloze activity includes some interesting facts and information about the famous writer, Charles Dickens. Students read the facts and fill in the missing words using the word bank to help them.

Age: 9 - 10
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Word Search - Charles Dickens (Oliver Twist)

Word Search - Charles Dickens (Oliver Twist)

Charles Dickens was born on 7th February in 1812. Celebrate his birthday with this fun word search. There are 15 words for students to find hidden in the grid.

Age: 9 - 10
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Word Search - Girl Scout Day

Word Search - Girl Scout Day

National Girl Scout Day commemorates the birthday of the Girl Scouts of America and is observed each year on 12 March. There are 20 vocabulary words to find hidden in the puzzle.

Age: 9 - 10
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Word Scramble - Girl Scout Day

Word Scramble - Girl Scout Day

National Girl Scout Day commemorates the birthday of the Girl Scouts of America and is observed each year on 12 March. Students rearrange the letters to find the words associated with Girl Scout Day.

Age: 9 - 10
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Presidents' Day Quiz (multiple choice)

Presidents' Day Quiz (multiple choice)

Which president had been an army general in World War II? Who was the president of the United States from 2001-2009? Test your students' knowledge with the fun presidents day quiz. There are 11 multiple choice questions for students to answer.

Age: 9 - 10
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Word Scramble - Presidents' Day

Word Scramble - Presidents' Day

Students unscramble the letters to find the Presidents' Day words. There are 20 words for students to unscramble.

Age: 9 - 10
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Word Search - Presidents' Day

Word Search - Presidents' Day

In this Presidents' Day word search activity, students circle each word from the list in the puzzle. The words can go in any direction. There are 20 words hidden in the puzzle.

Age: 9 - 10
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Presidents' Day - How many words?

Presidents' Day - How many words?

How many words can your students make by rearranging the letters in the words PRESIDENTS DAY?

Age: 9 - 10
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Research Report - Presidents' Day

Research Report - Presidents' Day

Students can choose any President of the United States and carry out some research about their life, family, accomplishments, and legacy.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reading comprehension - Marie Curie

Reading comprehension - Marie Curie

This reading comprehension includes some interesting facts about the famous scientist, Marie Curie. Where was Marie born? Which two elements did Marie discover? Students read through the information and answer the study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reading comprehension - Animals that Migrate

Reading comprehension - Animals that Migrate

This reading comprehension includes some interesting facts about some different animals that migrate. Students read through the text and answer the accompanying study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Spelling Word Search - 'ph' words

Spelling Word Search - 'ph' words

This word search contains words with the letters 'ph'. There are 16 words hidden in the puzzle for students to find.

Age: 9 - 10
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Spelling Word Search - 'dge' words

Spelling Word Search - 'dge' words

This word search contains words starting with the letters 'dge'. There are 16 words hidden in the puzzle for students to find.

Age: 9 - 10
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Spelling Word Search - 'ex' words

Spelling Word Search - 'ex' words

This word search contains words starting with the letters 'ex'. There are 16 words hidden in the puzzle for students to find.

Age: 9 - 10
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Spelling Word Search - 'ch' words

Spelling Word Search - 'ch' words

This word search contains words with the letters 'ch'. There are 16 words hidden in the puzzle for students to find.

Age: 9 - 10
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Spelling Word Search - Silent letters

Spelling Word Search - Silent letters

Silent Letters Word SearchThis word search contains words with silent letters. There are 16 words hidden in the grid for students to find. The words hidden in the grid include various common silent letters such as "b," "k," "w," "g," and "h." Encourage students to identify and understand the silent letters in each word, as this will help improve their spelling skills and overall literacy.

Age: 9 - 10
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Comprehension - King Arthur 2

Comprehension - King Arthur 2

Students read through the comprehension about King Arthur and answer the accompanying study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reading Comprehension - All About Amphibians

Reading Comprehension - All About Amphibians

This primary reading comprehension is all about amphibians and includes questions to answer.

Age: 9 - 10
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Apostrophes 2

Apostrophes 2

A KS2 English resource on rewriting sentences using apostrophes.

Age: 9 - 10
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