the term used for a character speaking out loud in a text

a pair of punctuation marks that signal direct speech to the reader

a sentence that includes direct speech first before the reporting clause

a sentence that includes direct speech second after the reporting clause

Practising handwriting by writing dialogue

English

Building speed in handwriting

Making choices between pen or pencil

Practising handwriting with more famous quotations

Practising handwriting in journalistic writing

Practising handwriting in a non-chronological report

In this unit, pupils develop their handwriting speed and use of  writing implements suited to different tasks. In 'Building Fluency with note taking, choice, quotations and emphasis', pupils develop their handwriting fluency, focusing on handwriting conventions associated with particular written tasks. 

In 'Building  fluency in the four joins, suffixes and Common exception words', pupils built on the quality, legibility and consistency of their handwriting through the written application of spelling and conventions of speech.  In this unit, pupils develop their handwriting speed and use of writing implements suited to different tasks. 

In this unit, pupils develop their handwriting speed and their ability to select the apppropriate writing implement suited to a given task. They practise applying their cursive handwriting to writing famous quotations, dialogue, a journalistic report and a non-chronological report.

Building handwriting fluency through speed, choices and writing dialogue

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Which cursive letter join is being used in this letter string?

True or false? This letter string uses all four cursive letter joins.

writing quickly while maintaining the correct letter formation.

Finding a balance between writing at speed and accurate letter formation involves...

Which join is not being used in this letter string?

Practising handwriting by writing dialogue

Lesson outcome

Content guidance