The Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation Pupil Book 6 (Precursive Letters) is the seventh year of the Jolly Phonics and Grammar programme. Designed to build upon the skills taught in previous levels, this comprehensive workbook introduces advanced grammar, spelling, and punctuation rules to enhance writing and reading comprehension.

Children engage with a wide variety of activities that develop their grammar, spelling, punctuation, and comprehension skills. The book provides one grammar or punctuation topic and one spelling lesson per week for a full academic year, ensuring a balanced and thorough development of literacy abilities. Educators can support and guide students using the accompanying Grammar 6 Teacher’s Book.

• Designed for the seventh year of the Jolly Phonics and Grammar programme.
• Introduces advanced grammar, spelling, and punctuation rules to improve writing and reading comprehension.
• Provides one grammar or punctuation topic and one spelling lesson per week for a full academic year.
• Engaging activities that build upon skills taught in previous Jolly Phonics Pupil Books.
• Topics covered include:
  • Revision of elements covered in The Grammar 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Pupil Books.
  • Prefixes & suffixes, particularly numerical.
  • New spelling patterns/rules: ough.
  • Silent letters: bt, te, th.
  • Schwas -ity & -ety.
  • More alternatives: they, great, ballet, fête, straight for /ai/.
  • New parts of speech: countable and uncountable nouns, gerunds, modal verbs, and imperatives.
  • Further punctuation: using semicolons and colons, or using a comma after a fronted adverbial.
  • Developing a greater understanding of sentence structure and learning to recognise indirect objects, subject complements, and passive agents.
  • Definite and indefinite articles.
  • Introducing children to literary devices such as alliteration, idioms, and distinguishing between formal and informal writing.
• Precursive letters to aid in handwriting development.
• ISBN: 9781835821947
• SKU: JL1947

What age group is this book suitable for?

It is designed for children in their seventh year of the Jolly Phonics and Grammar programme, typically aged 10 to 11 years.

Is this book compatible with other Jolly Phonics materials?

Yes, it builds upon the skills taught in earlier Jolly Phonics Pupil Books, ensuring a seamless progression in literacy development.

Does this book include handwriting practice?

Yes, it uses precursive letters to support handwriting development alongside grammar, spelling, and punctuation lessons.

Is there a teacher's guide available?

Yes, the Grammar 6 Teacher’s Book provides comprehensive support and guidance for educators using this pupil book.

Are there other books in this series?

Yes, the series includes Pupil Books 1 through 6, each building upon the skills developed in the previous books.