the words that appear most frequently in written texts

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

the starting point is the place where we begin to write a letter

a group of letters that are written together in a word

Reviewing high frequency words, no lead-ins

English

In this unit, pupils review their handwriting skills focusing on formation, size and orientation. In 'Year 3: Handwriting: 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 is formed with four straight lines

this letter is formed with three straight lines

this letter is formed with two vertical lines and one horizontal line

Select the statements which are correct about this upper case letter.

this letter has one vertical line and one horizontal line

this letter is formed with two diagonal lines

this letter is formed with two vertical lines and one diagonal line

Select the correct cursive joins from below.

Select the correct formation and use of joins for the words below.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz