the words that appear most frequently in written texts

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 high frequency 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

This letter has a lead in and a lead out at the baseline.

This letter has a lead in and a lead out at the x-height line.

Select the correct statements which relate to this pre-cursive letter.

This letter has a lead in and a lead out.

Select the correct cursive joins from below.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

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