📖 Why English matters
Comprehension and writing carry half the 11+ and shape every other subject — a child who can infer, summarise and edit reads the whole curriculum better.
🏫 What children learn in Years 5–6
Retrieval and inference, word classes and clauses, the full punctuation set, tense and voice, spelling patterns, and planned, edited writing — the KS2 English programme plus 11+ vocabulary work.
🎯 Built for 11+ preparation
Every lesson flags the traps — look-alike vocabulary options, the its/it's swap, 'could of', association traps — in a ‘Watch Out!’ section.
The learning path
Work through the lessons in order — each one builds on the last.
Printable cheat sheets
One-page summaries of every method — print them and keep them by your child's desk.
Frequently asked questions
What order should my child work through the English lessons?
Reading skills first (E1–E5), then grammar and punctuation (E6–E11), then spelling and vocabulary (E12–E15), finishing with the writing routine (E16) that uses everything.
What ages are these English lessons for?
Ages 9–11 (Years 5–6 in England), covering KS2 SATs content and the comprehension and vocabulary styles of 11+ papers.
Are these lessons free?
Yes — all 16 lessons and printable cheat sheets are completely free. The MindBlaze app adds daily practice and rewards.
How is 11+ English different from school English?
It leans harder on inference, vocabulary shades and speed. The reading lessons here teach the evidence-based answering style selective papers reward.
What English mistakes cost the most marks?
Tense-hopping, its/it's, comma splices and answers without evidence — each has a dedicated lesson and a test to prevent it.
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