a letter in a word that is not pronounced when the word is spoken

a group of letters that are written together in a word

the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter

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

Writing words with silent letters

English

In this unit, pupils pupils practise their handwriting with a focus on increasing legibility, consistency and quality. In 'Building  Fluency in the Four Joins, Suffixes and Common exception words', pupils build on the quality, legibility and consistency of their handwriting through the written application of spelling and conventions of speech. 

In 'Letter strings', pupils focus on the handwriting of suffixes, prefixes and other word endings.  In this unit, pupils practise their handwriting with a focus on increasing legibility, consistency and quality.

Building fluency in silent letters, homophones, and common exception words 

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

True or false? Cursive handwriting is also known as 'joined-up handwriting'.

Order the tramlines from the top to the bottom.

Select the example showing the first join.

Select the example showing the second join.

Select the example showing the third join.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz