words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings

a group of letters that are written together in a word

the amount of space between individual letters in a word, ensuring they are evenly spread out for clear and legible writing

Reviewing and writing homophones

English

Reviewing the four joins

Reviewing the suffixes -tion, -cian, -sion, -ssion

Practising common exception words

Practising handwriting with famous quotations

Practising handwriting with a poem

In this unit, pupils build on the quality, legibility and consistency of their handwriting through the written application of spelling and conventions of speech. In 'Building fluency through speed, choice and writing dialogue', pupils develop their handwriting speed and use of writing implements suited to different tasks. 

In 'Building fluency in silent letters, homophones and common exception words', pupils practised their handwriting with a focus on increasing legibility, consistency and quality.  In this unit, pupils build on the quality, legibility and consistency of their handwriting through the written application of spelling and conventions of speech. 

In this unit, pupils develop the quality and consistency of their handwriting. After reviwing the four joins, pupils write words with the suffixes -tion, -cian, -sion, and -ssion in cursive.They also practise cursive writing with homophones, common exception words, famous quotations and a poem.

Building  fluency in the four joins, suffixes and common exception words

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

if the letter is at the beginning or end of the alphabet.

In cursive handwriting, the letter join used depends upon...

Which letters reach up to the ascender line on the tramlines?

Which letters would have looped descenders when writing in cursive handwriting?

from the x-height line to the x-height line

from the x-height line to the ascender line

Match the join with the correct description.

Which joins are being used in this letter string?

Reviewing and writing homophones

Lesson outcome

Content guidance