Penmanship/Handwriting · B3 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.4.2.1.1 - Copy short paragraphs clearly

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Copy a short paragraph of 3 to 4 sentences from the board into their exercise books with correct letter formation.
Maintain consistent spacing between words and letters when copying a paragraph.
Align their writing evenly along the lines of their exercise books, keeping letters sitting on the line.
Self-check their copied paragraph against the original to identify and correct at least one error in spelling, spacing or alignment.
Demonstrate neatness and legibility in their copied work that can be read easily by a classmate.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Writing (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Penmanship/Handwriting (4.2)
Content standard: B3.4.2.1 - Copy and write sentences correctly
Indicator: B3.4.2.1.1 - Copy short paragraphs clearly
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 9 (Week 21 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 89
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Model copying a short paragraph on the board drawing attention to features such as clarity, spacing and alignment of letters.
- Let learners practise copying a short paragraph legibly and correctly on the board.
- Have learners copy short paragraphs from a book into their exercise books.