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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 correctly copy out famous quotations in legible, cursive handwriting.

Key Notes

• The quotation is demarcated with inverted commas.
• The quotation starts with a capital letter.
• After forming a capital letter, you need to lift your pencil to start the next part of the word.
• The letter spacing and letter sizing is consistent so the writing is legible.
• A range of joins will be used depending on which letters are joining to which letters.

Vocabulary To Learn

• inverted commas: also known as quotation marks, are punctuation marks used to indicate the beginning and end of direct speech or a quotation
• quotation: a word, phrase, or sentence that is taken directly from someone's speech or writing and is presented within quotation marks to indicate it as someone else's words
• join: how the letters are connected together
• letter spacing: the amount of space between individual letters in a word

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Sometimes children can forget the capital letter after the inverted commas.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Building speed through note-taking Study Guide
• Deciding between pen or pencil Study Guide
• Different handwriting applications Study Guide
• Handwriting for a particular task Study Guide
• Writing with emphasis Study Guide