Practising handwriting in a non-chronological report
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write sections of a non-chronological report in legible, cursive handwriting.
Key learning points
- Information in a non-chronological report is organised using a title, subheadings and paragraphs.
- The subheadings start with a capital letter and are underlined.
- The capital letter does not join to the next letter in the letter string.
- The joins used depend on which letter is joining to which letter.
- The letter formation and letter spacing is accurate to ensure the writing is legible.
Keywords
Non-chronological report - a non-fiction text that informs about a subject or event and that is written out of time order
Subheading - a word, phrase or sentence used to introduce part of a text
Join - connecting together
Letter spacing - the amount of space between individual letters in a word
Legible - text is clear and easy to read and understand
Common misconception
As children start to write longer paragraphs in cursive handwriting their hands can get sore which can lead to them making mistakes.
Model to the children that it is good practice to take a break when writing to stretch your hand if it is becoming sore.
Teacher tip
Giving the children a visual success criteria for their handwriting can help to remind them of the cursive features before writing. It can also act as a support for them to check their own handwriting after a task.
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.Which tools are commonly used for practising cursive handwriting?
Q2.Select the distinctive features of a pencil.
Q3.True or False? Cursive handwriting is only for writing in English.
Q4.Which cursive letter joins are used in this letter string?
Q5.Which cursive letter joins are used in this letter string?
Q6.Select the true statements relating to this sentence.
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