English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling SAT parent meeting Aims: We want you to have a better understanding of what your children will be expected to do in the 2017 GPS SATs. We want you to be aware of: How they are different to SATs prior to 2016 Example questions How you can support your child We will also happily take questions at any time. We are all in this together!

In the second week of May, your children will be sitting a week of tests. On the Tuesday of that week, they will sit a grammar and punctuation paper and a spelling paper.

Last year, the grammar and punctuation paper was made up of 46 questions to be completed in 1 hour. This was marked out of 50 as some questions are worth more than one mark.

There are 7 areas that the grammar and punctuation test cover.

1. Grammatical terms / word classes

2. Functions of sentences

3. Combining words, phrases and clauses

4. Verb forms, tenses and consistency

5. Punctuation

6. Vocabulary

7. Standard English and formality

The spelling paper was made up of 20 questions The spelling paper was made up of 20 questions. There is no time limit but it should take around 15 minutes.

How you can help your child: Remind them that although the SATs are important, they are not everything Support and encourage them with their homework Reading at home Study guides (we have some to sell at cost price and can be purchased via parentpay)

You can find all the papers on the DfE website: www. gov You can find all the papers on the DfE website: www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum-assessments-practice-materials We will make this web link and presentation available on the school website shortly.