Reviewing high frequency words, using lead-ins
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write high frequency words using cursive handwriting.
Key learning points
- High frequency words are words that appear most frequently in written texts.
- Letters in the high frequency words will be joined using a range of joins depending on the letters in the word.
- The first letter of the word always has a lead in and the last letter has a lead out.
- There is appropriate spacing between the letters.
- You don’t lift your pencil until the letter string is complete.
Keywords
High frequency word - the words that appear most frequently in written texts
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
Once children start joining words they can forget the correct way to join the letters and just join them in a random manner.
Let them look at the word first and identify how the letters join, then practise and get them to self-assess their joins. Encourage them to identify any mistakes so they can learn from these.
Teacher tip
Consistent practice is crucial. Short, daily practice sessions are more effective than longer, less frequent ones.
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.Select the correct statements which relate to this pre-cursive letter.
Q2.Select the correct statements which relate to this pre-cursive letter.
Q3.Select the correct statements which relate to this pre-cursive letter.
Q4.Select the correct cursive joins from below.
Q5.Select the correct cursive joins from below.
Q6.Select the correct cursive joins from below.
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