Capital letters: C, G, O, Q, M, N, W and V
I can form the capital letters C, G, O, Q, M, N, W and V.
Capital letters: C, G, O, Q, M, N, W and V
I can form the capital letters C, G, O, Q, M, N, W and V.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Capital letters are used at the beginning of a sentence, for proper nouns and for the pronoun I.
- Capital letters sit between the baseline and the ascender line.
- The letters C, G, O and Q all start on the ascender line and curl round in an anti-clockwise direction.
- The letters C, O, M, N, W and V are all made using one continuous movement.
- The letters M, N, W and V are all made using vertical lines or diagonal lines.
Common misconception
Children may revert to forming the letters between the baseline and the x-height line.
This is a good opportunity to show the children how supportive the tramlines are. Remind them to ensure all of their capital letters are sitting on the baseline, reaching up to the ascender line and are straight.
Keywords
Capital letter - the upper case formation of a letter
Ascender line - the line above the x-height line which most letters with ascenders reach up to
Baseline - the tramline that most letters sit on
Anti-clockwise - moving or going in the opposite direction of a clock's hands
Continuous movement - the smooth movement made when writing without lifting the pencil from the paper
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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