the term used for a character speaking out loud in a text

a pair of punctuation marks that signal direct speech to the reader

a sentence that includes direct speech first before the reporting clause

a sentence that includes direct speech second after the reporting clause

Practising handwriting by writing dialogue

English

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. 

Building handwriting fluency through speed, choices and writing dialogue 

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Which cursive letter join is being used in this letter string?

True or false? This letter string uses all four cursive letter joins.

writing quickly while maintaining the correct letter formation.

Finding a balance between writing at speed and accurate letter formation involves...

Which join is not being used in this letter string?

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Adult supervision required

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

Practising handwriting by writing dialogue

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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