11+ Occupation List
£3
Occupations | Matching Task | Diary Writing | High-Level Model Included
If your child struggles to understand ambitious vocabulary, infer meaning from context, or write with depth, this is the resource they need.
Designed specifically for 11+ preparation, this pack builds the exact skills children are tested on in both reading comprehension and creative writing.
📦 What’s included:
1. Matching Cards Activity
A carefully selected set of 30 ambitious occupations (e.g. apothecary, scullery maid, governess, merchant).
Students will:
Match each job to a subtle inference-based clue (written in context)
Then match to a clear definition
👉 This develops:
Vocabulary depth
Contextual inference
Precise understanding of unfamiliar words
2. Diary Writing Task (With Full Planning Support)
Students will choose an occupation and write a diary entry from that perspective.
Includes:
A structured planning sheet
High-Level Model Answer
A strong example diary entry (from a scullery maid) demonstrating:
Figurative language
Varied punctuation
Clear structure
Sophisticated vocabulary
👉 Perfect for modelling and raising standards
🎯 Why this is ESSENTIAL for 11+ success:
In the 11+, children are expected to:
Understand unfamiliar, historical, and advanced vocabulary
Infer meaning from context, not just definitions
Explain answers using evidence from the text
Write creatively from different perspectives (e.g. diary entries, viewpoints)
Use ambitious vocabulary, varied sentence structures, and accurate punctuation
This resource directly targets all of these.
🚀 How this appears in the 11+:
Vocabulary like apothecary or governess appears in comprehension texts
Questions ask:
What does this word mean? Select a synonym. What daily tasks might this person do? Select all that are true.
Writing tasks often require:
Writing from a specific perspective
Showing thoughts, feelings, and atmosphere
👩🏫 Perfect for:
11+ preparation (Year 4–6)
Tutors and parents