Writing homophones
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can correctly write homophones in cursive handwriting.
Key learning points
- Two or more words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings are called homophones.
- The words start with a lead in and finish with a lead out.
- There are four cursive joins.
- The join used depends on which letter is joining to which letter within a letter string.
- You don't lift your pencil to form the joins.
Keywords
Homophones - words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings
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 will sometimes lift their pencils part way through the letter string.
Model to the children that they should look at the word first and plan for when they will be lifting their pencil: usually at the end of the word or after a break letter. Model writing the word, emphasising the flow as the letters connect.
Teacher tip
This lesson uses homophones as an opportunity to practise the cursive joins. You could also use keywords from your current topic or other subjects to achieve this.
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.How many cursive letter joins are there?
Q2.What is the name of the grip shown in this picture?
Q3.Order the tramlines from the bottom to the top.
Q4.Select the example showing the fourth join.
Q5.Which letter strings would be joined using the first join, from the baseline to the x-height line?
Q6.Which letter strings would be joined using the second join, from the baseline to the ascender line?
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