Starter quiz
- This image reminds us to...
- hold a pencil in each hand when practising our handwriting.
- hold our pencil in the tripod grip when practising our handwriting. ✓
- keep our pencils sharpened for handwriting.
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- This image reminds us how to sit correctly when practising our handwriting. Select the correct labels to match this image.
- both feet flat on the floor ✓
- one foot flat on the floor
- back straight against the chair ✓
- back bent over with no support
- sitting at a table ✓
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- Warming up your hands before you start writing will help to improve your handwriting.
- True ✓
- False
- How many cursive letter joins are there?
- 2
- 3
- 4 ✓
- 5
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- Which joins are being used in this letter string?
- 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
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- Which joins are being used in this letter string?
- 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 ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Writing at speed is a valuable skill to develop.
- Writing at speed can decrease the legibility and accuracy of your writing.
- Your hand and wrist muscles can get tired when you are writing at speed.
- Regular practice, hand exercises and taking breaks can help to improve the speed and accuracy of your handwriting.
- It is important to find a balance between speed, accuracy and legibility when writing.
Common misconception
Children may focus so much on the speed of their writing that they use the incorrect cursive joins.
When modelling, emphasise that the flow is smooth because the correct joins are being used. Clear reminders about letter formation and joins will support the children.
Keywords
Speed - in handwriting, refers to the rate at which one can write
Legible - clear and easy to read and understand
Accurate - being exact and precise
Balance - achieving an optimal equilibrium
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