a word that does not follow the regular spelling or phonics rules, often occurring frequently but requiring specific memorisation

the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter

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

a group of letters that are written together in a word

Reviewing further common exception words, using lead ins

English

In this unit, pupils review their handwriting skills focusing on formation, size and orientation. In 'Further study of the four joins', pupils focus on revisiting previous learning to secure the use of the four joins.  

In 'Capital letters and numerals', pupils revisited formation and size of capital letters and numerals. In this unit, pupils review their handwriting skills focusing on formation, size and orientation. 

In this unit, pupils review handwriting skills, focusing on formation, size, and orientation. They practise forming proper nouns, high frequency words, common exception words and full sentences. Pupils also focus on using even spacing between letters and using lead outs accurately.

Review: using lead-ins or no lead-ins

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

This letter reaches up to the ascender line.

Select the statements which are correct about this pre-cursive letter.

This letter has a lead-in and a lead-out.

You should learn pre-cursive before learning print.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

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

Reviewing further common exception words, using lead ins

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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