Writing words with silent letters
I can correctly form words with silent letters, using cursive handwriting.
Writing words with silent letters
I can correctly form words with silent letters, using cursive handwriting.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Silent letters are letters that are not pronounced when the word is spoken.
- Practising writing words with silent letters in cursive can improve your handwriting.
- The words start with a lead in and finish with a lead out.
- There are four cursive joins; which is used depends on which letter is joining to which letter within a letter string.
- You do not lift your pencil when forming the joins.
Keywords
Silent letter - a letter in a word that is not pronounced when the word is spoken
Join - how the letters are connected together
Letter string - a group of letters that are written together in a word
Lead in - the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter
Lead out - the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter
Common misconception
Children might forget the silent letter when forming the words in Tasks B and C.
Remind children that the purpose of the task is to write words with silent letters. Ask them to look back and ensure they have included the silent letter.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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