Year 6 Autumn Term English Grammar, Comprehension and Creative Writing

Help your pupils master the key grammar objectives required for Year 6 with this comprehensive Autumn Term English Grammar programme. Designed to build confidence in grammar, punctuation and language choices, these detailed lesson plans provide engaging activities, clear learning objectives, guided practice, independent tasks and assessment opportunities. Pupils develop their understanding of formal and informal language, modal verbs, passive voice, perfect verb forms, expanded noun phrases and advanced grammar structures while applying their skills in meaningful written contexts.

Weekly Breakdown

Week 1

Using Modal Verbs to Express Degrees of Possibility

• Identify and use modal verbs accurately.

• Understand how modal verbs express possibility, certainty, permission and obligation.

Week 2

Using Adverbs to Indicate Degrees of Possibility

• Identify adverbs of possibility.

• Use adverbs to express varying levels of certainty and confidence.

Week 3

Combining Modal Verbs and Adverbs of Possibility

• Use modal verbs and adverbs together effectively.

• Communicate precise degrees of certainty and possibility.

Week 4

Formal and Informal Language in Different Contexts

• Recognise formal and informal language.

• Adapt language choices to suit audience and purpose.

Week 5

Recognising and Using the Subjunctive Form

• Identify subjunctive forms in writing.

• Use the subjunctive in formal recommendations and suggestions.

Week 6

Introduction to Passive Voice

• Understand the difference between active and passive voice.

• Convert active sentences into passive constructions.

Week 7

Using Passive Voice to Affect Presentation

• Use passive voice deliberately to create a formal tone.

• Understand how passive constructions change emphasis.

Week 8

Comparing Active and Passive Voice

• Evaluate the effectiveness of active and passive structures.

• Select appropriate grammatical choices for different purposes.

Week 9

Introduction to Perfect Forms of Verbs

• Identify present, past and future perfect forms.

• Understand how perfect tenses show relationships between actions and time.

Week 10

Using Perfect Forms to Show Time and Cause

• Use perfect forms accurately.

• Explain relationships of cause, effect and sequence.

Week 11

Using Expanded Noun Phrases to Convey Complex Information Concisely

• Create expanded noun phrases to add precision and detail.

• Communicate information clearly and efficiently.

Week 12

Building Sophisticated Expanded Noun Phrases

• Construct detailed and sophisticated noun phrases.

• Improve precision and formality in writing.

Week 13

Applying Formal Vocabulary, Passive Voice, Perfect Forms and Expanded Noun Phrases

• Combine multiple grammar features within formal writing.

• Explain grammatical choices effectively.

Week 14

Editing and Improving Formal Writing

• Edit writing for accuracy, clarity and cohesion.

• Strengthen grammar, vocabulary and sentence structures.

Week 15

Independent Extended Writing Assessment

• Apply all Year 6 grammar objectives independently.

• Demonstrate grammar skills within an extended formal writing task.

What's Included?

• 15 detailed grammar lesson plans

• Clear learning objectives and success criteria

• Grammar-focused starter activities

• Teacher modelling and guided practice

• Independent writing opportunities

• Vocabulary development

• Editing and proofreading activities

• Assessment opportunities

• Extended writing tasks

• National Curriculum coverage

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