a word that does not follow the regular spelling or phonics rules, often occurring frequently but requiring specific memorisation

the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter

the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter

a group of letters that are written together in a word

Reviewing common exception words, using lead ins

English

In this unit, pupils review their handwriting skills focusing on formation, size and orientation. In 'Further study of the four joins', pupils focus on revisiting previous learning to secure the use of the four joins.  

In 'Capital letters and numerals', pupils revisited formation and size of capital letters and numerals. In this unit, pupils review their handwriting skills focusing on formation, size and orientation. 

Review: using lead-ins or no lead-ins

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Print and cursive are the most common forms of handwriting.

joining letters together without lifting your pencil.

writing the letters separately within a word.

How many different joins are there in cursive handwriting?

Which of these letters have a looped descender in cursive handwriting?

Select the letters that are joined correctly.

It has a lead out loop from the descender line to above the baseline.

Which statements are correct regarding the formation of the letter f, in cursive.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

This lesson will soon be taken down.

Reviewing common exception words, using lead ins

Lesson outcome

Content guidance