Reviewing handwriting using another poem
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can correctly copy out a poem in cursive handwriting.
Key learning points
- A kenning poem is a poem constructed using a series of kennings to describe a person, object, or concept.
- 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
Kenning poem - a poem constructed using a series of kennings to describe a person, object, or concept
Join - how the letters are connected together
Letter string - a group of letters that are written together in a word
Common misconception
When copying a poem, children can forget where the new line is or where a capital letter is needed.
Model to the children that you must take time to review the poem first before copying it. Where are the new lines? Where are the capital letters? Is there any punctuation needed? This will help to prepare them for copying.
Teacher tip
If the children have written poems in class it would be nice to use their work to copy rather than our example. The main purpose is to practise the letter joins.
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 only two cursive letter joins.
Q2.Select the true statements relating to this image.
Q3.Select the true statements relating to this image.
Q4.Select the correct formation and join for this letter string.
Q5.Select the correct formation and join sequence for this letter string.
Q6.Which joins are used in this letter string?
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