in handwriting, refers to the rate at which one can write

Building speed in handwriting

English

Making choices between pen or pencil

Practising handwriting with more famous quotations

Practising handwriting by writing dialogue

Practising handwriting in journalistic writing

Practising handwriting in a non-chronological report

In this unit, pupils develop their handwriting speed and use of  writing implements suited to different tasks. In 'Building Fluency with note taking, choice, quotations and emphasis', pupils develop their handwriting fluency, focusing on handwriting conventions associated with particular written tasks. 

In 'Building  fluency in the four joins, suffixes and Common exception words', pupils built on the quality, legibility and consistency of their handwriting through the written application of spelling and conventions of speech.  In this unit, pupils develop their handwriting speed and use of writing implements suited to different tasks. 

In this unit, pupils develop their handwriting speed and their ability to select the apppropriate writing implement suited to a given task. They practise applying their cursive handwriting to writing famous quotations, dialogue, a journalistic report and a non-chronological report.

Building handwriting fluency through speed, choices and writing dialogue

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

hold a pencil in each hand when practising our handwriting.

hold our pencil in the tripod grip when practising our handwriting.

keep our pencils sharpened for handwriting.

This image reminds us how to sit correctly when practising our handwriting. Select the correct labels to match this image.

Warming up your hands before you start writing will help to improve your 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 joins are being used in this letter string?

Building speed in handwriting

Lesson outcome

Content guidance