National Curriculum English. Practice Book for Year 5 : Scholastic : 9781407128986 : 1407128981 : 26 Jun 2014 : This book can help your child by providing a whole year of ready to go activities and support on key English topics which will be being taught in school from 2014. Did you know that your child in Year 5 will now need to; distinguish between statements of facts and opinion; spell words with silent letters (such as 'knight'); use modal verbs in writing ('can', 'could', 'might' and so on). * Workbooks for home learning * Linked directly to what your children will be learning in school * A linked website provides additional activities, answers and support for parents * Developed by teachers to ensure the best possible support for the new 2014 National Curriculum.