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Challenging Handwriting and Spelling

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✏️ Lesson 1: Hear It, Build It, Spell It

WALT: We Are Learning To listen for sounds and spell words carefully.

Success criteria: I can say each sound, choose the correct letters and check my word.


1. Circle the word that matches the picture or word your teacher says: ship

shop

ship

sheep

2. Add the missing sound:   _at

c    m    s
3. Unscramble the letters to make a word:   p   a   t

My word is: ____________________

4. Write the word that rhymes with light: ____________________

🖊️ Lesson 2: Neat Handwriting

WALT: We Are Learning To form letters correctly and write words neatly.

Success criteria: I start letters in the right place, keep letters on the line and leave spaces between words.

Use a pencil grip that feels comfortable. Say the letter sound as you write it.

5. Trace, then copy each word carefully.

sun    train    bright

6. Copy this sentence. Remember a capital letter, spaces and a full stop.

The bright sun is hot.

7. Fix the sentence by adding a capital letter and full stop.

the dog can run

🌟 Challenge, Support and Extension

Try this first: Read the words slowly. Tap each sound. Cover the model, write the word, then check it.

Differentiation: Use a larger pencil, a highlighted writing line or a letter card. Complete fewer words with careful formation, or say the answer aloud before writing.

Extension for advanced learners: Write a sentence using both bright and train. Add one describing word.

8. My challenge sentence:

Self-check: I checked my letter shapes, spaces and spelling.

I used a capital letter.

I left spaces between words.

I used a full stop.

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