Writing common exception words
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can correctly write common exception words in 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 when forming the joins.
Keywords
Common exception word - a word that does not follow the regular phonics or spelling rules
Join - how the letters are connected together
Letter string - a group of letters that are written together in a word
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
Common misconception
Children may lift their pencil in the middle of the letter string to 'dot' the letter i or put the 'cross' on the letter t.
Model to the children that you wait until the end of the letter string before adding the 'cross' or the 'dot'.
Teacher tip
Get the children to check their own work so they can spot their mistakes and correct them.
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.Cursive handwriting involves...
Q2.In cursive handwriting, when would you lift your pencil?
Q3.Select the break letter.
Q4.Which join is being used in the example?
Q5.Which join is being used in the example?
Q6.Which join is being used in the example?
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