Reading Test, Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test English SATs Reading Test, Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test

Reading Test – Monday 8th May 1 hour to read and answer the questions 3 texts progressing in difficulty Children can choose how they approach the test. They can read all texts first then answer questions, or read one text at a time answering questions after each one. We encourage the later.

Reading test Questions will involve:- Retrieval of information Inference Deduction Evaluation Questions carry 1, 2 or 3 marks Trends from last year’s test were: greater emphasis on fictional texts; moods and feelings justified; word meanings understood; task clarity – ask for a word not a phrase (example)

Introduce you to the whole booklet encourage you to visit Daveley Some examples Choose the best word or group of words to fit the passage and put a ring around your choice. The purpose of page 5 is to: Introduce you to the whole booklet explain difficult words encourage you to visit Daveley Dale caves provide pictures 1 mark

Some examples… In which order did the interviewer organise the interview? Insert numbers in the boxes to show the order. The first one has been done for you. worst moment early childhood memory first caving experience best moment what inspires Lisa to go caving 1 1 mark

Some examples… Explain what makes the writer feel scared. Use what you have read in the whole article. Think about: • what the writer is doing • what he thinks might happen. 3 marks

Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test – Tuesday 9th May Paper 1 requires short answers, either identifying the correct answer or correcting/completing or rewriting tasks to answer. It will cover areas such as using conjunctions (because, despite, however, etc), using pronouns (I/me) correctly capitalising the correct words in a sentence and explaining why putting the correct punctuation into a given sentence writing sentences that illustrate two different meanings of the same word (such as ‘present’) identifying the verb/noun/adjective/clause in a sentence and using plurals correctly.

Some examples… Tick one word to complete the sentence below. The police confirmed that there were several ____________ responsible for the crime. Tick one. thief thieves thiefes thiefs 1 mark

Some examples… ________________________________ Copy the sentence below. Add any missing full stops or capital letters. it went into the water and made a terrible splash __________________________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________________________________________1 mark 3

Some examples… Put one letter in each box to show the word class. Verb Adjective C Adverb B Noun A The lazy lion snored noisily.

Some examples… Underline the subordinate clause in each sentence below. One has been done for you. Lucy enjoyed playing football, especially when James asked her to take part. When she was standing next to her brother, Anita looked very tall. Even though he had little patience, Robert enjoyed chess. Sue’s skills were good although she had not been playing for long. They finished the walk, which seemed never-ending. 2 marks 34

Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test – Tuesday 10th May Paper 2 is a spelling test, where children will have to spell words dictated by the examiner (presented within sentences). For example:- John turned on the television to watch his favourite cartoon.

Writing Assessment This is no longer a tested area of English Judgement will be made through teacher assessment Unaided writing pieces and other independent writing tasks will be used by the teacher (Mrs Wilson) to assess ability Handwriting and Spelling fluency will be part of the assessment criteria

How can you help? Some of the practice tests completed in class will come home Order revision guides this evening Take a look at sample papers on ‘standards and testing agency’ website. Reading at home with children Talking about books Encouraging child to read a variety of texts