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 to smoothly finish a letter

the starting point is the place where we begin to write a letter

a group of letters that are written together in a word

Reviewing common exception words, no lead-ins

English

Reviewing proper nouns, no lead-ins

Reviewing sentences with capital letters, no lead-ins

Reviewing further common exception words, no lead-ins

Reviewing high frequency words, no lead-ins

Reviewing more high frequency words, no lead-ins

In this unit, pupils review their handwriting skills focusing on formation, size and orientation. In 'Year 3: Handwriting: 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

True or false: print and cursive are the most common forms of handwriting.

joining letters together without lifting your pencil.

writing the letters separately within a word.

How many different joins are there in cursive handwriting?

Which of these letters have a looped descender in cursive handwriting?

Select the letters that are joined correctly.

Reviewing common exception words, no lead-ins

Lesson outcome

Content guidance