Building fluency with note taking, choice, quotations and emphasis
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Why this why now
This final step in pupils' handwriting journey fosters an independent approach to their learning. Developing pupils' ability to strike the right balance between handwriting speed and accuracy equips them with essential note-taking skills. Having built a strong foundation in cursive techniques, pupils decide when it is appropriate to add emphasis techniques to enhance the quality of their writing and when it is appropriate to write in print. These skills prepare pupils for the transition to secondary school, where smooth, efficient and adaptable handwriting are essential tools for learning.
Prior knowledge requirements
- The ability to hold a pencil or pen in a comfortable tripod grip.
- The ability to use joined-up handwriting, including the four letter joins.
- The formation of capital letters.
- Knowledge of which letters to join and leave un-joined.
Threads
Why this why now
This final step in pupils' handwriting journey fosters an independent approach to their learning. Developing pupils' ability to strike the right balance between handwriting speed and accuracy equips them with essential note-taking skills. Having built a strong foundation in cursive techniques, pupils decide when it is appropriate to add emphasis techniques to enhance the quality of their writing and when it is appropriate to write in print. These skills prepare pupils for the transition to secondary school, where smooth, efficient and adaptable handwriting are essential tools for learning.
Prior knowledge requirements
- The ability to hold a pencil or pen in a comfortable tripod grip.
- The ability to use joined-up handwriting, including the four letter joins.
- The formation of capital letters.
- Knowledge of which letters to join and leave un-joined.
Handwriting
Building fluency with note taking, choice, quotations and emphasis
In this unit, pupils practise note-taking and choose between pen or pencil for different tasks. They write famous quotations in cursive and learn different techniques to write with emphasis. Pupils also learn which type of handwriting is most appropriate for a given task or purpose.
6 lessons in unit
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