Reviewing more high frequency words, no 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.
- You start at the correct starting point for the first letter.
- 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
Join - connecting together
Lead out - the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter
Starting point - the starting point is the place where we begin to write a letter
Letter string - a group of letters that are written together in a word
Common misconception
Children may want to lift their pencil to add the 'dot' to the letter i or the 'cross' to the letter t half-way through the word.
Remind the children through modelling that the flow of joining is like a river. It only stops at the end or if there is a break letter. Once you complete the letter string, model thinking out loud 'is there anything I need to add to this word?'
Teacher tip
Some schools may use slightly different formations for certain letters. For example, the letter t could go up to the ascender line. Adapt based on your setting.
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.True or false. There are five joins within cursive handwriting.
Q2.Learning the letter joins will...
Q3.Which join is being used within this example.
Q4.Which join is being used within this example.
Q5.Which join is being used within this example.
Q6.Which join is being used within this example.
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