Reviewing handwriting using a poem
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can correctly copy out a poem in cursive handwriting.
Key learning points
- A haiku is a short poem of just three lines.
- Each line of the poem starts on a new line and with a capital letter.
- After forming a capital letter, you need to lift your pencil to start the next part of the word.
- Each letter string contains different letter joins depending on which letters are in the word.
- You don't lift your pencil when forming the joins.
Keywords
Poem - a piece of writing that uses creative and rhythmic language to express thoughts, feelings or ideas, often with a specific structure or pattern
Haiku - a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines, often focusing on nature and capturing a special moment
Join - how the letters are connected together
Letter string - a group of letters that are written together in a word
Common misconception
Children may forget to lift their pencil after forming the capital letter.
Model and emphasise to the children that the capital letters do not join (hold hands) with any other letters. They like to stand alone.
Teacher tip
Create a visual for the children by telling a story about the capital letters and how they like to stand alone and not hold hands. This can help the children to remember that they lift their pencil after forming capital letters.
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 common exception words.
Q2.True or false? Practising common exception words in cursive handwriting can improve your handwriting.
Q3.Match the name of the join with the correct description.
Q4.Which join is used in this letter string?
Q5.Which join is used in this letter string?
Q6.Which joins are used in this letter string?
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