Spelling Strand Year 1 – Summer Term – Dictation Tasks
Year 1 spelling strand Summer dictation tasks
Help pupils apply spelling patterns in context with our Year 1 summer spelling dictation tasks, designed to support the Mrs Mactivity SPaG scheme. Each dictation passage links directly to the Spelling Strand Year 1 – Summer Term – overview and rationale, giving pupils regular opportunities to use spellings within simple sentences.
These Year 1 summer spelling dictation tasks follow the Summer term sequence, beginning with patterns such as ‘tch’ spellings and alternative spellings for sounds like ‘air’, before moving into common exception words and compound words. The term then develops spelling accuracy through patterns such as words ending in ‘v’, ‘k’ for the /c/ sound, and simple word endings including -s, -es, -er and -est, alongside introducing the prefix ‘un-’.
- 12 weekly dictation passages aligned with Summer term spelling focuses
- Short, simple sentences matched to spelling patterns and common exception words
- Clear links to weekly spelling lists and lesson presentations
- Supports spelling accuracy and early writing skills in context
Each passage can be read aloud by the teacher or used as a short independent writing task. Sentences give pupils opportunities to practise spellings such as catch, care, they, football and have within meaningful contexts.
Use alongside weekly spelling lists, Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check sheets and Year 1 summer spelling resources to ensure consistent practice, clear progression and full coverage across the Summer term spelling strand.
