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

English

Reviewing the four joins

Reviewing and writing homophones

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

True or false? Cursive handwriting is the same as print handwriting.

first join - from the baseline to the x-height line

second join - from the baseline to the ascender line

third join - from the x-height line to the x-height line

fourth join - from the x-height line to the ascender line

Which cursive letter join does this example show?

In cursive, which join would be used to join the letter a to the letter c?

Starter Quiz