words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings

a group of letters that are written together in a word

the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter

the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter

Writing homophones

English

In this unit, pupils pupils practise their handwriting with a focus on increasing legibility, consistency and quality. In 'Building  Fluency in the Four Joins, Suffixes and Common exception words', pupils build on the quality, legibility and consistency of their handwriting through the written application of spelling and conventions of speech. 

In 'Letter strings', pupils focus on the handwriting of suffixes, prefixes and other word endings.  In this unit, pupils practise their handwriting with a focus on increasing legibility, consistency and quality.

In this unit, pupils practise their handwriting with a focus on increasing legibility, consistency and quality. They practise writing words with silent letters, homophones and common exception words. The unit culminates in pupils applying their handwriting skills to reviewing and copying poems.

Building fluency in silent letters, homophones, and common exception words

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

What is the name of the grip shown in this picture?

Order the tramlines from the bottom to the top.

Select the example showing the fourth join.

Which letter strings would be joined using the first join, from the baseline to the x-height line?

Which letter strings would be joined using the second join, from the baseline to the ascender line?

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Writing homophones

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.