Year 5 Spelling Resource Pack -ough (Rhymes with rough)

Support your Upper Key Stage 2 pupils with one of the trickiest English spelling patterns using this Year 5/6 Spelling Resource Pack, focusing on ough words that rhyme with rough . Aligned with the statutory Year 5/6 spelling requirements, this resource helps children master the correct spelling and pronunciation of commonly used words such as enough, cough, rough, and tough . Pupils will explore how the ough letter-string can sound different depending on the word, building both their spelling confidence and vocabulary knowledge. Through a variety of engaging, structured activities, children will learn to recognise patterns, avoid common errors, and apply these words accurately in their writing. This flexible pack is suitable for whole-class teaching, small-group work, or independent learning, making it easy to fit into any SPaG lesson or homework programme. What’s Included in the Pack? ✔ Teaching slides introducing ough words with the /ʌf/ and /ɒf/ sounds (e.g. enough, rough, cough, tough ) ✔ Sorting activities to group ough words by spelling pattern and pronunciation ✔ Pick-and-fix error-spotting challenges to strengthen accuracy ✔ Sentence-writing activities to apply new vocabulary in context ✔ Word hunts and investigations to explore additional ough words ✔ Answer sheets included for easy marking or self-assessment Why Teachers Love This Pack: ✔ Covers statutory Year 5/6 spelling requirements for ough letter-strings ✔ Differentiated and flexible for whole-class, group, or individual use ✔ Combines spelling accuracy with vocabulary and fluency development ✔ Perfect for SPaG starters, homework, SATs preparation, or interventions Curriculum Links: This pack supports the Upper Key Stage 2 National Curriculum for English by helping children: ✔ Spell and pronounce common ough words correctly ✔ Understand how the same letter-string can produce different sounds ✔ Apply tricky vocabulary confidently in written sentences Whether you’re introducing ough words for the first