a writing tool used to apply ink to a surface

a writing or drawing tool typically consisting of a thin cylindrical stick of graphite

the structured way to communicate information

Deciding between pen or pencil

English

Building speed through note-taking

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

Which letters do not join to the next letter in a letter string? 

True or false? The 'dot' for the letter i is only added once the letter string is complete.

The letter spacing is not even or correct.

Select the true statements relating to this letter string.

from the x-height line to the x-height line

from the x-height line to the ascender line

Match the join with the correct description.

Which cursive letter joins are being used in this sentence?

Which of these words would use the fourth join in their cursive formation?

Deciding between pen or pencil

Lesson outcome