Welcome to our Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation Parent Workshop 15 & 22 November 2017
What is ‘SPaG’ and why does it matter? SPaG stands for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar In Year 2 pupils sit a ‘non-statutory’ SPaG test. In Year 6, pupils sit a SPaG test as part of their KS2 SATS. GCSEs for English literature, history, geography and Religious studies include a 5% penalty for poor SPAG skills displayed in exams. Beyond assessment: a confident command of SPAG gives writing authority and power. SPaG is an essential component of becoming a skilled writer. Without these essential skills, children’s chances and options in life are greatly reduced.
subordinate clauses main clauses nouns relative clauses adjectives prepositional phrases verbs passive voice adverbs pronouns modal verbs commas adverbials semi-colons exclamation sentences cohesion colons conjunctions ellipsis inverted commas dashes
Aim To look at what our children need to learn to be secure in their spelling, grammar and punctuation. Look at what we already know. Look at some examples of ‘SPaG’ questions that our children need to be able to answer. Have an opportunity to ask questions.
Gresham Primary School’s SPaG Pub Quiz Challenge!
Round 1: Apostrophes
Round 1: Apostrophes Couldent Coulden’t Couldn’t Could’nt Question 1: Which is the correct word? Couldent Coulden’t Couldn’t Could’nt
Round 1: Apostrophes Would of Would’ve Would’v Would’f Question 2: Which is the correct word? Would of Would’ve Would’v Would’f
Round 1: Apostrophes Question 3: The dog belonging to Alex is… - Alexes dog - Alexs’ dog - Alex’es dog - Alex’s dog
Round 1: Apostrophes Question 4: The bags belonging to the group of girls would be… - The girls’ bags - The girl’s bag’s - The girl’s bags - The girls bag’s
Round 1: Apostrophes The little cats paws. Question 5: Add any apostrophes needed. The little cats paws. Hint: there is only one cat.
Round 1: Apostrophes Question 6: Add any apostrophes needed. Sues parents house.
Round 1: Apostrophes The Answers
Round 1: Apostrophes Couldent Coulden’t Couldn’t Could’nt Question 1: Which is the correct word? Couldent Coulden’t Couldn’t Could’nt
Round 1: Apostrophes Question 1: What is the correct word? Couldent Couldn’t Could’nt
Round 1: Apostrophes Would of Would’ve Would’v Would’f Question 2: Which is the correct word? Would of Would’ve Would’v Would’f
Round 1: Apostrophes Question 2: What is the correct word? Would of Would’ve Would’v Would’f
Round 1: Apostrophes Question 3: The dog belonging to Alex is… - Alexes dog - Alexs’ dog - Alex’es dog - Alex’s dog
Round 1: Apostrophes Question 3: The dog belonging to Alex is… - Alexes dog - Alexs’ dog - Alex’es dog - Alex’s dog
Round 1: Apostrophes Question 4: The bags belonging to the group of girls would be… - The girls’ bags - The girl’s bag’s - The girl’s bags - The girls bag’s
Round 1: Apostrophes Question 4: The bags belonging to the group of girls would be… - The girls’ bags - The girl’s bag’s - The girl’s bags - The girls bag’s
Round 1: Apostrophes The little cats paws. Question 5: Add any apostrophes needed. The little cats paws. Hint: there is only one cat.
Round 1: Apostrophes Question 5: Add any apostrophes needed. The little cat’s paws.
Round 1: Apostrophes Question 6: Add any apostrophes needed. Sues parents house
Round 1: Apostrophes Question 6: Add any apostrophes needed. Sue’s parents’ house.
Round 2: Spellings
Round 2: Spellings You will hear a list of words. Listen carefully and try to spell them. GOOD LUCK!
Round 2: Spellings The Answers
accommodate (word is large enough to accommodate both double ‘c’ and double ‘m’, or: 2 cats, 2 mice & a dog) conscientious (this word has [ch] spelled two different ways: "sc" and "ti.”) occasionally (double the consonants at the beginning and the end but not in the middle or: cakes, crisps and a sausage roll) separate (The ‘e’ s surround the ‘a’ s and the ‘a’ s ‘hug’ the r) noticeable (the ‘e’ is retained to indicate that the ‘c’ is soft) occurrence ( double c, double r) possession (double s on either side of the e) embarrass (double r, double s)
Round 3: Homophones
Round 3: Homophones to too two Question 1: Choose the correct word. If we go …. the beach, would you like to come? to too two
Round 3: Homophones I need to … a letter to the bank. write right rite Question 2: Choose the correct word. I need to … a letter to the bank. write right rite
Round 3: Homophones What about … parcels? There Their They’re Question 3: Choose the correct word. What about … parcels? There Their They’re
Round 3: Homophones Put them over … please. There Their They’re Question 4: Choose the correct word. Put them over … please. There Their They’re
Round 3: Homophones I don’t know … one to choose Which Wich Witch Question 5: Choose the correct word. I don’t know … one to choose Which Wich Witch
Round 3: Homophones I am going … you like it or not! Whether Wether Question 6: Choose the correct word. I am going … you like it or not! Whether Wether Weather
Round 3: Homophones The Answers
Round 3: Homophones If we go …. the beach, would you like to come? to Question 1: Choose the correct word. If we go …. the beach, would you like to come? to too two
Round 3: Homophones If we go …. the beach, would you like to come? to Question 1: Choose the correct word. If we go …. the beach, would you like to come? to too two
Round 3: Homophones I need to … a letter to the bank. write right rite Question 2: Choose the correct word. I need to … a letter to the bank. write right rite
Round 3: Homophones I need to … a letter to the bank. write right rite Question 2: Choose the correct word. I need to … a letter to the bank. write right rite
Round 3: Homophones What about … parcels? There Their They’re Question 3: Choose the correct word. What about … parcels? There Their They’re
Round 3: Homophones What about … parcels? There Their They’re Question 3: Choose the correct word. What about … parcels? There Their They’re
Round 3: Homophones Put them over … please. There Their They’re Question 4: Choose the correct word. Put them over … please. There Their They’re
Round 3: Homophones Put them over … please. There Their They’re Question 4: Choose the correct word. Put them over … please. There Their They’re
Round 3: Homophones I don’t know … one to choose Which Wich Witch Question 5: Choose the correct word. I don’t know … one to choose Which Wich Witch
Round 3: Homophones I don’t know … one to choose Which Wich Witch Question 5: Choose the correct word. I don’t know … one to choose Which Wich Witch
Round 3: Homophones I am going … you like it or not! Whether Wether Question 6: Choose the correct word. I am going … you like it or not! Whether Wether Weather
Round 3: Homophones I am going … you like it or not! Whether Wether Question 6: Choose the correct word. I am going … you like it or not! Whether Wether Weather
Round 4:
Round 4: Synonyms and Antonyms Which word is the antonym of hygenic? Disinfected Polluted Sanitised
Round 4: Synonyms and Antonyms Which word is the synonym of introverted? Changed Gregarious Withdrawn
Round 4: The Answers
Round 4: Synonyms and Antonyms Which word is the antonym of hygenic? Disinfected Polluted Sanitised
Round 4: Synonyms and Antonyms Which word is the antonym of hygienic? Disinfected Polluted Sanitised
Round 4: Synonyms and Antonyms Which word is the synonym of introverted? Changed Gregarious Withdrawn
Round 4: Synonyms and Antonyms Which word is the synonym of introverted? Changed Gregarious Withdrawn
Round 5: Sentence Work
Round 5: Sentence Work The boy slammed the door as he left in a hurry. Question 1: What is the subject of this sentence? The boy slammed the door as he left in a hurry. Bonus point available! What type of sentence is this? Simple Complex Compound
Round 5: Sentence Work Question 2: Rewrite this sentence with the correct use of commas. Although he was tired Henry stayed up all night. Bonus point available! What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
Round 5: Sentence Work Question 3: What is the verb in this sentence? Slowly but surely, he tiptoed across the hall towards his mother’s bedroom. Bonus point available! What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
Round 5: Sentence Work Question 4: Rewrite this sentence with the correct use of commas. That evening Bob drove slowly through the town centre. Bonus point available! Which is the fronted adverbial in this sentence?
Round 5: Sentence Work It was sunny. I put on my hat. Question 5: Rewrite these sentences adding a coordinating conjunction. It was sunny. I put on my hat. Bonus point available!What type of sentence have you written? Simple Complex Compound
Bonus point available! What is the main clause of this sentence? Round 5: Sentence Work Question 6: Rewrite this sentence with the correct use of commas. Professor Benson grinning from ear to ear announced that the exam would be tomorrow. Bonus point available! What is the main clause of this sentence?
Round 5: Sentence Work They dug a tunnel through the rock. Question 7: Rewrite this sentence in the passive form. They dug a tunnel through the rock.
Round 5: Sentence Work The Answers
Round 5: Sentence Work The boy slammed the door as he left in a hurry. Question 1: What is the subject of this sentence? The boy slammed the door as he left in a hurry. Bonus point available! What type of sentence is this? Simple Complex Compound
Round 5: Sentence Work The boy slammed the door as he left in a hurry. Question 1: What is the subject of this sentence? The boy slammed the door as he left in a hurry. Bonus point available What type of sentence is this? Simple Complex Compound
Round 5: Sentence Work Question 2: Rewrite this sentence with the correct use of commas. Although he was tired Henry stayed up all night. Bonus point available! What is the subordinate clause in this sentence?
Round 5: Sentence Work Question 2: Rewrite this sentence with the correct use of commas. Although he was tired, Henry stayed up all night. Bonus point available! The subordinate clause is: Although he was tired
Round 5: Sentence Work Question 3: What is the verb in this sentence? Slowly but surely, he tiptoed across the room towards his mother’s bedroom. Bonus point available! What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
Round 5: Sentence Work Question 3: What is the verb in this sentence? Slowly but surely, he tiptoed across the room towards his mother’s bedroom. Bonus point available! The prepositional phrase is: across the room or towards his mother’s bedroom.
What is the fronted adverbial in this sentence? Round 5: Sentence Work Question 4: Rewrite this sentence with the correct use of commas. That evening Bob drove slowly through the town centre. Bonus point available! What is the fronted adverbial in this sentence?
The fronted adverbial is: That evening Round 5: Sentence Work Question 4: Rewrite this sentence with the correct use of commas. That evening, Bob drove slowly through the town centre. Bonus point available! The fronted adverbial is: That evening
Round 5: Sentence Work It was sunny. I put on my hat. Question 5: Rewrite these sentences adding a coordinating conjunction. It was sunny. I put on my hat. Bonus point available! What type of sentence have you written? Simple Complex Compound
Round 5: Sentence Work It was sunny so I put on my hat. Question 5: Rewrite these sentences adding a coordinating conjunction. It was sunny so I put on my hat. Bonus point available! What type of sentence have you written? Simple Complex Compound
Bonus point available! What is the main clause of this sentence? Round 5: Sentence Work Question 6: Rewrite this sentence with the correct use of commas. Professor Benson grinning from ear to ear announced that the exam would be tomorrow. Bonus point available! What is the main clause of this sentence?
Round 5: Sentence Work Question 6: Rewrite this sentence with the correct use of commas. Professor Benson, grinning from ear to ear, announced that the exam would be tomorrow. Bonus point available! The main clause of this sentence is: Professor Benson announced that the exam would be tomorrow.
Round 5: Sentence Work They dug a tunnel through the rock. Question 7: Rewrite this sentence in the passive form. They dug a tunnel through the rock.
Round 5: Sentence Work They dug a tunnel through the rock. Question 7: Rewrite this sentence in the passive form. They dug a tunnel through the rock. A tunnel was dug through the rock.
Round 6: Word Classes
The red hat. Round 6: Word Classes Question 1: Name the word class Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction The red hat.
Beside the sea. Round 6: Word Classes Question 2: Name the word class Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction Beside the sea.
The house was silent. Round 6: Word Classes Question 3: Name the word class Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction The house was silent.
She ran away. Round 6: Word Classes Question 4: Name the word class Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction She ran away.
I stretched lazily. Round 6: Word Classes Question 5: Name the word class Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction I stretched lazily.
I love dogs but I hate cats. Round 6: Word Classes Question 6: Name the word class Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction I love dogs but I hate cats.
Round 6: Word Classes The Answers
The red hat. Round 6: Word Classes Question 1: Name the word class Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction The red hat.
The red hat. Round 6: Word Classes Question 1: Name the word class Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction The red hat.
Beside the sea Round 6: Word Classes Question 2: Name the word class Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction Beside the sea
Beside the sea Round 6: Word Classes Question 2: Name the word class Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction Beside the sea
The house was silent. Round 6: Word Classes Question 3: Name the word class Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction The house was silent.
The house was silent. Round 6: Word Classes Question 3: Name the word class Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction The house was silent.
She ran away. Round 6: Word Classes Question 4: Name the word class Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction She ran away.
She ran away. Round 6: Word Classes Question 4: Name the word class Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction She ran away.
I stretched lazily. Round 6: Word Classes Question 5: Name the word class Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction I stretched lazily.
I stretched lazily. Round 6: Word Classes Question 5: Name the word class Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction I stretched lazily.
Is this a coordinating conjunction or a subordinating conjunction? Round 6: Word Classes Question 6: Name the word class Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction I love dogs but I hate cats. Bonus point available! Is this a coordinating conjunction or a subordinating conjunction?
Bonus point available! This a coordinating conjunction. Round 6: Word Classes Question 6: Name the word class Noun Adjective Verb Adverb Pronoun Preposition Conjunction I love dogs but I hate cats. Bonus point available! This a coordinating conjunction.
Round 7: Tenses Add the present continuous verb to these sentences: What___________ (you do). I _____________(visit) my parents this week. They __________ (prepare) for the test. Alice _________(take a short break).
Round 7: Tenses Add the present continuous verb to these sentences: What are you doing? I am visiting my parents this week. They are preparing for the test. Alice is taking a short break.
Websites www.spag.com Provides access to hundreds of exercises that cover all the spelling, punctuation and grammar learning objectives. www.tes.com A complete national curriculum spelling, punctuation and grammar scheme for all yaer groups with interactives, worksheets, games, tests and homework materials. www.topmarks.co.uk Interactive games covering many aspects of spelling, punctuation and grammar. BBC-KS2 Bitesize English-Spelling & Grammar Excellent video clips explaining some aspects of SPaG.