Building speed through note-taking

English

Deciding between pen or pencil

Practising handwriting with some famous quotations

Writing with emphasis

Handwriting for a particular task

Different handwriting applications

In 'Building handwriting fluency through speed, choices and writing dialogue', pupils developed their handwriting speed and use of writing implements suited to different tasks.  In this unit, pupils develop their handwriting fluency, focusing on handwriting conventions associated with particular written tasks. 

In this unit, pupils practise note-taking and choose between pen or pencil for different tasks. They write famous quotations in cursive and learn different techniques to write with emphasis. Pupils also learn which type of handwriting is most appropriate for a given task or purpose.

Building fluency with note taking, choice, quotations and emphasis

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Why is it important to have good handwriting?

Which of these are characteristics of neat handwriting?

Match the letter string to the join that would be used to connect it.

Select the correctly formed letter string.

Which cursive letter joins are being used in this word?

Which cursive letter joins would be used in the word 'bowl'?

Building speed through note-taking

Lesson outcome

Content guidance