11 Plus Examination: Reading, Spelling and Verbal Skills for Dyslexics

This 11 Plus Examination pack contains a practice reading paper, a spelling test and a synonym/antonym booklet. It is designed to support students with additional needs who struggle to decode words which affects their reading fluency and spelling.

The practice reading test has a Great Expectations extract along with multiple choice questions typical of many 11 Plus assessments. An answer key is provided. It includes the following assessment areas:
Basic Comprehension and Recall
Vocabulary and Word Meaning
Inference and Interpretation
Grammar and Language Awareness
Interpretive Figurative Language
Author’s Purpose and Tone
Contextual Knowledge and Critical Thinking

The spelling pack supports students with additional needs by providing a colour code activity to memorise the words before attempting to spell them. After they complete this activity, there is a spelling test which involves selecting the misspelt word and writing the correct spelling.

The Synonyms/Antonyms booklet provides a list of common adjectives used to describe setting and behaviour. These words are grouped into categories. There is also a colour code section to learn the spelling of these words.

The pack will support students studying the 11 Plus exam and help the succeed in the English paper.