a word that does not follow the regular phonics or spelling rules

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 common exception words

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.

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

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

forming each letter separately within a letter string.

joining letters together within a letter string.

forming the letters in anyway you would like.

after forming the letter i so you can add the 'dot'

In cursive handwriting, when would you lift your pencil?

first join - baseline to the x-height line

second join - baseline to the ascender line

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

fourth join - x-height line 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 common exception words

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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