Year 6 - English
Building speed through note-taking
Building fluency with note taking, choice, quotations and emphasis
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to write quickly and legibly, using cursive handwriting, when taking notes.
Key Notes
- Writing at speed is a valuable skill to develop.
- Writing at speed can decrease the legibility and accuracy of your writing.
- Regular practice, hand exercises and taking breaks can help to improve the speed and accuracy of your handwriting.
- When you are confident to write, you can increase the speed that you take notes.
- Note-taking can improve your learning experience.
Vocabulary To Learn
- speed: in handwriting, refers to the rate at which one can write
- note-taking: writing down key points, ideas and important information
- accurate: being exact and precise
- balance: everything is equal and steady
- legible: clear and easy to read and understand
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- When taking notes, the children may feel pressure to write at speed, creating mistakes with their letter formation and therefore the legibility of the notes.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Writing at speed is a valuable skill to develop. Writing at speed can decrease the legibility and accuracy of your writing.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'speed'
in handwriting, refers to the rate at which one can write.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: When taking notes, the children may feel pressure to write at speed, creating mistakes with their letter formation and therefore the legibility of the notes. Correction: Get the children to keep reading their notes back. Remind them that if they can't read the notes then they need to slow down and find a balance between speed, accuracy and legibility.
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