a non-fiction text that informs about a subject or event and that is written out of time order

a word, phrase or sentence used to introduce part of a text

the amount of space between individual letters in a word

text is clear and easy to read and understand

Practising handwriting in a non-chronological report

English

Building speed in handwriting

Making choices between pen or pencil

Practising handwriting with more famous quotations

Practising handwriting by writing dialogue

Practising handwriting in journalistic writing

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

Which tools are commonly used for practising cursive handwriting?

the darkness of the mark can be varied by pressure

Select the distinctive features of a pencil.

True or False? Cursive handwriting is only for writing in English.

Which cursive letter joins are used in this letter string?

The capital letter does not join to the next letter.

The capital letter does join to the next letter.

Select the true statements relating to this sentence.

Starter Quiz

Which tools are commonly used for practising cursive handwriting?