Reviewing common exception words, using lead ins
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write common exception words using cursive handwriting.
Key learning points
- Common exception words do not follow regular spelling or phonics rules.
- Letters in the common exception words will be joined using a range of joins depending on the letters in the word.
- The first letter always has a lead in and the last letter always has a lead out.
- There is appropriate spacing between the letters.
- You don't lift your pencil to add the 'cross' for the letter t until the letter string is complete.
Keywords
Common exception word - a word that does not follow the regular spelling or phonics rules, often occurring frequently but requiring specific memorisation
Lead in - the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter
Lead out - the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter
Join - connecting together
Letter string - a group of letters that are written together in a word
Common misconception
Children may tend to forget the lead in for the first letter.
Keep reminding children to say to themselves 'ready, line, go' before starting to ensure they are prompted to start on the baseline with a lead in.
Teacher tip
We have selected a few common exception words to use. It would be beneficial to practise other common exception words pupils come across in cursive so they become more familiar and start to memorise the spellings.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Print and cursive are the most common forms of handwriting.
Q2.Cursive handwriting involves...
Q3.How many different joins are there in cursive handwriting?
Q4.Which of these letters have a looped descender in cursive handwriting?
Q5.Select the letters that are joined correctly.
Q6.Which statements are correct regarding the formation of the letter f, in cursive.
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