This game of match is based on Year 5 homophones and near homophones. Children must match the picture to the definition of a range of homophones and near homophones. This will assess children’s understanding of the definitions of a range of homophones, such as steal and steel.

Year 5 homophones and near homophones drawing definitions activity. This activity is a great way to get children to remember the definitions of homophones and near homophones, such as stationery and stationary. Children are given the homophones and must draw a picture to explain the definition. This will increase children’s recall and understanding of alternate homophones.

Linking to Year 5 unit of Food, Glorious Food! This persuasive writing unit introduces persuasive writing about healthy eating and Fairtrade products. By the end of the unit, children will be encouraged to write a persuasive text, persuading an audience to use Fairtrade products. This resource includes: Teaching slides and resources for the following lessons- To identify what a persuasive text is To respond to a persuasive text To compare and contrast persuasive media To identify the structure of persuasive writing To identify the language of persuasion To find examples of persuasive language. Each lesson is split into a starter, following an i-model, and a main activity. i-model: Immerse Imitate Innovate Invent Improve