Year 5 Spelling Resource Pack – Silent k

Support your Upper Key Stage 2 pupils in tackling tricky silent letters with this Year 5/6 Spelling Resource Pack, focusing on words containing a silent k . Closely aligned with the statutory Year 5/6 spelling requirements, this resource helps children learn to recognise and spell words where the k is written but not pronounced, such as knife, knight, knead, knit, knuckles, and knee . Through engaging, structured activities, pupils discover how silent letters appear in everyday vocabulary, boosting both spelling accuracy and reading fluency. With opportunities for practice, investigation, and application in context, children gain confidence in understanding how English spelling patterns can differ from pronunciation. This versatile pack can be used for whole-class teaching, small-group sessions, or independent practice, making it easy for teachers to deliver fun, low-prep lessons on a spelling rule that often confuses learners. What’s Included in the Pack? ✔ Teaching slides introducing the silent k rule with examples ✔ Word sorting and categorisation activities to reinforce learning ✔ Error-spotting and correction challenges to build spelling accuracy ✔ Sentence-writing activities applying silent k words in context ✔ Word hunts and investigations into additional silent k words ✔ Answer sheets provided for quick marking or self-assessment Why Teachers Love This Pack: ✔ Covers statutory Year 5/6 spelling requirements for silent letters ✔ Differentiated and flexible for whole-class, group, or individual work ✔ Combines spelling practice with vocabulary and grammar development ✔ Perfect for SPaG starters, interventions, homework, or SATs preparation Curriculum Links: This pack supports the Upper Key Stage 2 National Curriculum for English by helping children: ✔ Recognise and spell words with a silent k correctly ✔ Understand how silent letters affect spelling and pronunciation ✔ Apply new vocabulary confidently in writing Whether you’re teaching silent letters for the f