Year 5 Spelling Resource Pack -ough (Rhymes with thorough and plough)

Give your Upper Key Stage 2 pupils the tools to tackle tricky letter strings with this Year 5/6 Spelling Resource Pack, focusing on words containing the letter-string ough . Aligned to the statutory Year 5/6 spelling requirements, this pack helps children understand how the same letter pattern can represent different sounds in words such as bough, thorough, borough, and plough . Through clear explanations and engaging activities, pupils learn to recognise, practise, and apply the different pronunciations and meanings of ough words. This not only improves spelling accuracy but also builds vocabulary knowledge and reading fluency. With tasks designed for whole-class teaching, small-group work, or independent practice, this resource is flexible, low-prep, and ideal for embedding a commonly misunderstood spelling rule. What’s Included in the Pack? ✔ Teaching slides introducing the letter-string ough with clear examples and definitions ✔ Word sorting and matching tasks exploring the different sounds and spellings ✔ Error-spotting and correction activities to strengthen accuracy ✔ Sentence-writing challenges using ough words in context ✔ Word hunts and investigations into additional ough words pupils may encounter ✔ Answer sheets included for quick marking or self-assessment Why Teachers Love This Pack: ✔ Covers statutory Year 5/6 spelling requirements for ough letter-strings ✔ Differentiated and flexible for class, group, or independent learning ✔ Builds spelling accuracy while boosting vocabulary and reading fluency ✔ Perfect for SPaG starters, homework, SATs revision, or intervention Curriculum Links: This pack supports the Upper Key Stage 2 National Curriculum for English by helping children: ✔ Recognise and spell words containing the ough letter-string ✔ Understand how the same spelling can represent different sounds ✔ Apply new vocabulary confidently in their own writing Whether you’re introducing the letter-string ough for the first time or revising it before SATs,