Printable English Worksheets
Collaborative, curriculum-aligned worksheets for Year 6 English. Each worksheet includes a full parent-guided lesson, activities and real online resources.
Language
Connotation vs Denotation
Explore how words carry layers of meaning — the literal dictionary definition versus the feelings and associations they evoke in readers.
Modal Verbs and Passive Voice
Understand how modal verbs express degrees of certainty and obligation, and how the passive voice shifts the focus and formality of a sentence.
Literacy
Persuasive Essay Structure
Plan and draft a multi-paragraph persuasive essay with a strong thesis, TEEL body paragraphs, a counter-argument and a compelling conclusion.
Evaluating Arguments in Non-Fiction
Read persuasive non-fiction texts critically — identifying claims, evidence and reasoning — and evaluate the strength of the argument.
Writing a Research Report
Plan, research and write a structured information report with an engaging introduction, organised body sections and a thoughtful conclusion.
Literature
Analysing Author's Craft
Identify literary techniques — imagery, metaphor, simile, personification, tone — and evaluate the effect each creates for the reader.
Themes Across Texts
Identify central themes, track how they are built through character and event, and compare how different authors approach the same theme.