Reviewing handwriting using a poem
I can correctly copy out a poem in cursive handwriting.
Reviewing handwriting using a poem
I can correctly copy out a poem in cursive handwriting.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A haiku is a short poem of just three lines.
- Each line of the poem starts on a new line and with a capital letter.
- After forming a capital letter, you need to lift your pencil to start the next part of the word.
- Each letter string contains different letter joins depending on which letters are in the word.
- You don't lift your pencil when forming the joins.
Common misconception
Children may forget to lift their pencil after forming the capital letter.
Model and emphasise to the children that the capital letters do not join (hold hands) with any other letters. They like to stand alone.
Keywords
Poem - a piece of writing that uses creative and rhythmic language to express thoughts, feelings or ideas, often with a specific structure or pattern
Haiku - a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines, often focusing on nature and capturing a special moment
Join - how the letters are connected together
Letter string - a group of letters that are written together in a word
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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