Deciding between pen or pencil | English | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

Which letters do not join to the next letter in a letter string?

lower case letters

break letters ✓

ascender letters

upper case letters ✓
True or false? The 'dot' for the letter i is only added once the letter string is complete.

True ✓

False
Select the true statements relating to this letter string.

The letter spacing is even and correct.

The letter spacing is not even or correct. ✓

The letter 'l' is missing a lead in. ✓

The letter g has an ascender.
Match the join with the correct description.

first join

⇔

from the baseline to the x-height line ✓

second join

⇔

from the baseline to the ascender line ✓

third join

⇔

from the x-height line to the x-height line ✓

fourth join

⇔

from the x-height line to the ascender line ✓
Which cursive letter joins are being used in this sentence?

first join ✓

second join ✓

third join ✓

fourth join
Which of these words would use the fourth join in their cursive formation?

dad

box

wool ✓

duck

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Lesson Details

Key learning points

Pen and pencil are the most common tools used to write or draw with.
Making a choice between pen and pencil depends on the task and the desired outcome.
Using a pencil allows for mistakes to be corrected easily with an eraser, which is ideal for sketching and drafting.
Using a pen is ideal for final drafts as pen is permanent and looks neat and professional.
Over time you will develop a personal preference for using pen or pencil.

Common misconception

Some children can become concerned that there are rules about when to use a pen and when to use a pencil. This can slow them down and take the focus from the task.

Remind the children of the questions in this lesson. What are the attributes of the tools and which is best suited for the task? Remind them that there are no set rules and sometimes it can come down to personal preference.

Keywords

Pen - a writing tool used to apply ink to a surface
Pencil - a writing or drawing tool typically consisting of a thin cylindrical stick of graphite
Mistake - an error in accuracy or correctness
Presentation - the structured way to communicate information