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1.5.1 Writing legibly and neatly

English · Grade 8 · 2 lessons in the design

What this covers

  • Letters classified by height differentials: ascenders, x-height, descenders
  • Spacing of letters, words and sentences; shaping upper and lower case
  • Cancelling neatly; splitting joined words; writing a narrative on human rights

What you will be able to do

  • classify letters according to height differentials
  • write a text, legibly and neatly
  • advocate the need for legibility and neatness in writing

Key questions

“Why should one write legibly and neatly?”

“What are the qualities of a good handwriting?”

Lessons

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  1. Letter heights, case and spacing
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Sort letters into ascenders, x-height and descenders, then copy a short passage with even spacing.
  2. Neat cancellation and a human-rights narrative
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Cancel mistakes with one line, split joined words, then write a short neat narrative on a human right.