Year 5 English is where reading deepens and writing finds its voice. Our programme builds comprehension, grammar and persuasive writing in an encouraging space, ready for the senior primary and intermediate years.

Key Topics Covered:

Word roots and vocabulary, comprehension of novels and nonfiction, grammar and NZ spelling, narrative, descriptive, report and persuasive writing, poetry, media literacy and debate.

Parent Tip:

Read the same chapter book as your child and chat about it for ten minutes. Our tutors suggest books at your child's level, including picks from your local library.

Read year-level novels and nonfiction with fluency and understanding

Make inferences and support them with evidence from the text

Write organised stories, reports and persuasive pieces

Use punctuation, grammar and NZ spelling correctly

Work out new words using Greek and Latin roots and context clues

Plan and deliver a presentation or short debate with confidence

Parent and child practising Year 5 english at home in New Zealand

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Word Roots, Prefixes and Suffixes	Use Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes such as bio-, tele-, -able and -ology to read and spell longer words.
02	Context Clues and Vocabulary	Work out unfamiliar words from the text around them and build a personal word bank.
03	Reading with Fluency and Expression	Read year-level text with accuracy, pace and expression, including poetry and scripts.
04	Main Idea and Summaries	Find the main idea and key details and write a concise summary in your own words.
05	Inferences and Evidence	Use clues from the text and what you already know to make inferences, and cite the lines that support them.
06	Plot, Setting and Characters	Track how characters change, how the setting matters and how the plot builds to a climax.
07	Theme and Author's Message	Explain a theme and the details that show it, in short stories and novels.
08	Point of View and Perspective	Compare how a story changes when told by different narrators and from different perspectives.
09	Responding to Literature	Share a reasoned opinion about a text and support it with evidence and connections.
10	Term 1 Review	Revise vocabulary, comprehension and responding to literature. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

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Warm-up (5 min)

Quick review of the previous session plus a word study or spelling warm-up

Core Teaching (25 min)

New concept from the lesson eBook, with reading and writing examples

Guided Practice (15 min)

Student reads and writes with tutor support

Independent Practice (10 min)

Student completes the in-class quiz independently

Wrap-up (5 min)

Summary, 2 take-home quizzes and a preview of the next session

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
11	Sentence Variety, Fragments and Run-Ons	Write sentences of different lengths and fix fragments and run-on sentences.
12	Prepositions, Conjunctions and Interjections	Use prepositions, conjunctions and interjections to link ideas and add detail.
13	Verb Tenses and Subject-Verb Agreement	Keep tenses consistent and make verbs agree with their subjects, including with compound subjects.
14	Commas and Dialogue Punctuation	Use commas in complex sentences and punctuate dialogue with speech marks.
15	NZ Spelling and Common Errors	Master NZ spellings such as colour, centre, licence and cheque, and fix common errors such as its and it's.
16	Paragraph Organisation	Build paragraphs with a clear topic sentence, supporting details and smooth transitions.
17	Narrative Writing: Show, Don't Tell	Write stories that show feelings and action through detail, dialogue and pacing.
18	Descriptive Writing	Use sensory details and precise words to describe a place, a person or an event.
19	Revising and Editing	Improve drafts by checking ideas, organisation, voice and conventions, alone and with a partner.
20	Term 2 Review	Revise grammar, spelling and narrative writing. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
21	Nonfiction Text Structures	Spot description, sequence, cause and effect, compare and contrast and problem and solution in nonfiction.
22	Fact, Opinion and Author's Purpose	Tell facts from opinions, find bias and decide why an author wrote a text.
23	Charts, Maps and Diagrams	Read and use graphics, such as maps of New Zealand, to find and check information.
24	Research and Citing Sources	Find information in books and trusted websites, take notes in your own words and list sources.
25	Writing a Report	Organise research into an introduction, body and conclusion, such as a report on a NZ explorer or inventor, such as Edmund Hillary.
26	Persuasive Writing: Claim and Evidence	State a clear claim, support it with reasons and evidence and answer an opposing view.
27	Persuasive Letters and Speeches	Write a letter or short speech to persuade, such as a letter to a local councillor about a new park.
28	Media Literacy: Messages, Bias and Online Safety	Look at the message, audience and bias in ads, news and websites, and practise staying safe online.
29	Oral Language: Debates and Presentations	Plan and deliver a talk and take part in a respectful class debate.
30	Term 3 Review	Revise nonfiction, persuasive writing and media literacy. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
31	Poetry: Forms and Imagery	Read and write haiku, free verse and narrative poems that use imagery and rhythm.
32	Figurative Language	Spot and use similes, metaphors, idioms, hyperbole and personification.
33	Word Choice and Tone	Choose precise words and a tone that fits your audience and purpose.
34	Synonyms, Antonyms and Idioms	Explore word relationships and common idioms, such as breaking the ice.
35	Comparing Texts	Compare two texts on a topic or theme and discuss differences in approach and message.
36	Novel Study	Track plot, character change and themes across a whole novel and keep a reading log.
37	Writing About Reading	Write an organised response to a text with a claim, evidence and explanation.
38	Reading and Writing Test Practice	Practise timed reading and writing tasks in the style of school assessments.
39	Publishing a Writing Project	Plan, draft, edit and publish a longer piece, then share it with an audience.
40	Year 5 Review and Year 6 Readiness	Revise the year and preview Year 6 reading and writing. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

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