English Mastery

Homophones, the Hyphen and the Year 5/6 Statutory List

Pupils learn to tell apart tricky homophones, use the hyphen to join a prefix to a root, and spell hard statutory Year 5/6 words.

English MasteryadvancedAges 11+40 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Distinguish homophones such as practice/practise and stationary/stationery.
  • Use a hyphen to join a prefix to a root, as in re-enter.
  • Spell hard statutory words such as accommodate, necessary and rhythm.

Core concept summaries

Key IdeasTricky HomophonesHyphens and the Statutory List

Practice formats pupils may meet

NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.

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Homophones, the Hyphen and the Year 5/6 Statutory List | 11+ Topic Summary | NeurofiED