Building speed through note-taking
I can write quickly and legibly, using cursive handwriting, when taking notes.
Building speed through note-taking
I can write quickly and legibly, using cursive handwriting, when taking notes.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Writing at speed is a valuable skill to develop.
- Writing at speed can decrease the legibility and accuracy of your writing.
- Regular practice, hand exercises and taking breaks can help to improve the speed and accuracy of your handwriting.
- When you are confident to write, you can increase the speed that you take notes.
- Note-taking can improve your learning experience.
Keywords
Speed - in handwriting, refers to the rate at which one can write
Note-taking - writing down key points, ideas and important information
Accurate - being exact and precise
Balance - everything is equal and steady
Legible - clear and easy to read and understand
Common misconception
When taking notes, the children may feel pressure to write at speed, creating mistakes with their letter formation and therefore the legibility of the notes.
Get the children to keep reading their notes back. Remind them that if they can't read the notes then they need to slow down and find a balance between speed, accuracy and legibility.
To help you plan your year 6 english lesson on: Building speed through note-taking, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 6 english lesson on: Building speed through note-taking, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
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