Y5 11+ Week Commencing 23rd February (week 3 of 6)
Welcome back, everyone — we hope you had a lovely weekend and half term break.
As we approach half term, here are a few important reminders:
1) Mock Test Workshop – 21st February
If you attended this session you should receive your results via email by Tuesday 4pm
2) English Focus Sessions – Starting After Half Term
These sessions will concentrate on reading comprehension and vocabulary development. This is often one of the more challenging areas for children, due to the complexity of language and texts they encounter.
A couple of important reminders
Parking
Please do not park on site. The parking spaces belong to other organisations using the venue, and we really appreciate your cooperation.
Attendance
Classes run Monday to Saturday. If your child is unable to attend a session, please let us know as early as possible. We will always try to offer an alternative slot within the same week, where space allows.
Warm regards,
Chris, Nic and the team
THINGS TO BOOK
ENGLISH COMPREHENSION AND VOCABULARY FOCUS SESSIONS BOOK HERE
Mondays 4:30pm or Saturdays 3:30pm
Week 4: Monday 2nd March - Saturday 7th March
Week 5: Monday 9th March - Saturday 14th March
Week 6: Monday 16th March - Saturday 21st March
Many pupils find English particularly challenging, and this is often reflected in lower test scores. A key reason is the breadth and complexity of language they encounter: 11+ English assessments draw on a wide variety of text types, styles, and vocabulary, requiring children to interpret unfamiliar material with confidence and precision.
Our GL 11+ English Comprehension practice is specifically designed to address these challenges. It builds confidence while gradually familiarising pupils with the level of demand, structure, and style of the GL 11+ exam. The carefully crafted texts and thoughtfully structured questions develop core comprehension skills, including vocabulary development, information retrieval, and inference. By exposing pupils to a diverse range of fiction and non-fiction texts, this structured programme strengthens reading stamina, deepens understanding, and equips learners with the skills and assurance they need to approach the 11+ English paper with confidence.
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This week’s KAHOOT quiz pin: 04541617 (VOCAB QUIZ 18)
Well done to Reyanshi. Our winner last week . You get 5 raffle tickets!!
Remember to play through kahoot.it. Use name1, name2, name3 etc for each play!
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VOCABULARY
WORD OF THE WEEK: DESOLATE (Find a synonym, antonym and put it into a sentence).
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Homework
Unsure how to do homework or independent study - watch this link
PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO LINK: - MATHS - BODMAS before the lesson. This can replace a 10min test and children will receive 2 raffle tickets for doing so.
Need homework books? Order here
Coming to the end of the 10min test books? The next steps are the focus books - information was sent our via text message on Sunday. Order here
CGP Practice Books 9-10
VR ASSESSMENT TEST 3 6 ENGLISH PAGES 70-72
Finish the booklet from the lesson and return in the following week. Remember to complete the vocab in context. To be handed in week commencing 2nd March
REMEMBER: to mark the homework with your child and bring it to next lesson.
REMBEMBER THE HOMEWORK IS DUE IN NEXT WEEK’S CLASS.
Complete at least 3 tests from each of the 10min test books. REMEMBER to mark this with your child daily & go through mistakes. Suggested time table is available in our 11+ guide. https://www.elevenplussuccess.com/11-useful-documents
