Y6 (GROUP 1 & 2) Spelling List –Spring Term 2014 (2nd half)
Key skills:
1. to recognise spelling patterns for homophones (words with same
spelling/different sound (pronunciation) & same sound/different spelling) & other
words that are often confused
2. to recognise & spell words ending -ent/-ment, -able/ible, & -ate
3. to extend knowledge of spelling rules & strategies, including spelling longer words
using syllables
4. to practise dictionary skills & find definitions of all words not known
Week 1
(same as
Groups 3 & 4)
Topic Light, Sound,
Electricity
electricity
current
lightning
source
appliance
circuit
complete
component
series
voltage
insulator
conductor
resistance
symbol
prism
vibration
volume
mirror
periscope
kaleidoscope
Week 2
-ent/
-ment
endings
Week 3
-able ending
Week 4
-ible ending
(usually added if
a complete root
word can be heard
before it)
(usually added if
a complete root
word can’t be
heard before it)
sufficient
convenient
recent
absent
apparent
permanent
intelligent
argument
development
environment
equipment
assessment
instrument
complement
government
parliament
embarrassment
achievement
adorable
reliable
reasonable
changeable
variable
acceptable
desirable
honourable
sustainable
knowledgeable
measurable
usable
available
durable
indispensable
unbelievable
inflammable
impossible
invisible
sensible
incredible
irresponsible
irresistible
irreversible
legible
illegible
inaccessible
incomprehensible
crucible
indelible
audible
invincible
convertible
Week 5
Week 6
-ate ending mixture
(& same sound,
different
spelling)
separate
estimate
excavate
celebrate
appreciate
imitate
irritate
exaggerate
associate
generate
certificate
immediate
negotiate
anticipate
accommodate
straight
weight/wait
great
granite
amateur
apparently
awkward
bargain
category
controversy
criticise
embarrass
familiar
guarantee
harass
hindrance
interfere
muscle
queue
sacrifice
secretary
relevant
See New National Curriculum (2013) document, ‘Support for Spelling’ & Homeworm word
book for lists & strategies
Y4/5/6 (GROUPS 3 & 4) Spelling List –Spring Term 2014 (2nd half)
Key skills:
1. to recognise spelling patterns for homophones (words with same
spelling/different sound (pronunciation) & same sound/different spelling) & other
words that are often confused
2. to recognise & spell words ending -ent/ence/ency, -able/ible, & -ate
3. to extend knowledge of spelling rules & strategies, including spelling longer words
using syllables
4. to practise dictionary skills & find definitions of all words not known
Week 1
(same as
Group 1&2)
Topic Light, Sound,
Electricity
Week 2
-ent/
-ence/
-ency
endings
Week 3
-able ending
Week 4
-ible ending
(usually added if
a complete root
word can be heard
before it)
(usually added if
a complete root
word can’t be
heard before it)
electricity
current
lightning
electricity
current
lightning
source
appliance
circuit
complete
component
series
voltage
insulator
conductor
resistance
symbol
prism
vibration
volume
mirror
periscope
kaleidoscope
different
difference
frequent
frequency
confident
confidence
obedient
obedience
convenient
convenience
independent
independence
inference
influence
essence
able
adorable
reliable
considerable
reasonable
enjoyable
understandable
changeable
dependable
remarkable
comfortable
valuable
memorable
available
possible
impossible
horrible
terrible
edible
visible
invisible
sensible
incredible
responsible
irresponsible
irresistible
irreversible
reversible
legible
illegible
Week 5
-ate ending
(& same sound,
different
spelling)
Week 6
mixture
create
chocolate
separate
estimate
excavate
celebrate
demonstrate
terminate
operate
illustrate
irritate
investigate
exaggerate
actually
answer
appear
believe
build
busy/business
early
guide
imagine
interest
library
minute
occasionally
probably
promise
reign
strength
suppose
straight
weight/wait
great
granite
New National Curriculum (2013) document, ‘Support for Spelling’ & Homeworm word book for
lists & strategies