Year 5 Using Modal Verbs
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What's included?
Practical Year 5 resources for using modal verbs accurately in writing to indicate degrees of possibility or necessity, applying the core KS2 GPS objective to composition. Activities promote varied fluency in selecting the correct modal verb to convey intended meaning and tone (e.g., certainty vs. low possibility). This essential small step develops writing mastery of nuance and is vital for meeting national curriculum expectations. The CS Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Scheme provides structured writing application tasks.
Full step description and curriculum objectives
Year 5 Modal Verbs
Year 5 Adverbs
Lesson Input
Materials to introduce the lesson, explain concepts and model what pupils will do independently.
Independent Tasks
Activities that help pupils practise, apply and secure their understanding after the main teaching input.
Interventions, Support and Scaffolding
Targeted resources for pre-teaching, same-day intervention and/or extra support where needed.
Deeper Learning and Extension
Tasks that deepen understanding, promote discussion and stretch/extend pupils who are ready for greater challenge.
Resources at a glance
- PowerPointModelling PPTA teacher-led tool to guide children through a learning objective with a mix of different question types.
- WorksheetPrior LearningCover essential knowledge from previous lessons before diving into the new learning.
- WorksheetVaried FluencyConsolidate and secure understanding of key concepts with three fluency-based questions.
- WorksheetApplication and ReasoningPromote deeper learning with three different application and reasoning questions.
- WorksheetApplicationApply learning from the whole lesson with this extended writing activity.
- WorksheetMixed ActivityEncourage independent working or consolidate learning with a mix of different question types.
