a word, phrase, or sentence that is taken directly from someone's speech or writing and is presented within quotation marks to indicate it as someone else's words

also known as quotation marks, are punctuation marks used to indicate the beginning and end of direct speech or a quotation

Practising handwriting with more famous quotations

English

Building speed in handwriting

Making choices between pen or pencil

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

True or false? The cursive join used depends on which letter is joining to which letter.

the fourth join is not being used in this letter string

Where is the fourth join being used in this letter string?

the first join is not used in this letter string

Where is the first join being used in this letter string?

the second join is not being used in this letter string

Where is the second join being used in this letter string?

The capital letter is not the correct size.

The capital letter should be joining to the letter o.

Why is this letter string formed incorrectly?

Which cursive letter joins are being used in this word?

Starter Quiz

True or false? The cursive join used depends on which letter is joining to which letter.