Reviewing and 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 on the line 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
Letter spacing - the amount of space between individual letters in a word, ensuring they are evenly spread out for clear and legible writing
Common misconception
Children can forget the lead-in loop for the letter f when it is at the beginning of a word.
Model and remind children that every lower case letter starts on the baseline for cursive handwriting. This will remind the children to add the lead in loop.
Teacher tip
Allow the children some time to think of their own homophones and write them down. This will give further opportunities in class to practise their handwriting.
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.In cursive handwriting, the letter join used depends upon...
Q2.Which letters reach up to the ascender line on the tramlines?
Q3.Which letters are x-height letters?
Q4.Which letters would have looped descenders when writing in cursive handwriting?
Q5.Match the join with the correct description.
from the baseline to the x-height line
from the baseline to the ascender line
from the x-height line to the x-height line
from the x-height line to the ascender line
Q6.Which joins are being used in this letter string?
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