Capital letters: J, U, X, Y and Z
I can form the capital letters J, U, X, Y and Z.
Capital letters: J, U, X, Y and Z
I can form the capital letters J, U, X, Y and Z.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The capital letters J, U, X, Y and Z start on the ascender line.
- The capital letters J, U, X, Y and Z all have either one or two vertical or diagonal lines going down to the baseline.
- The letters J, X and Y all need the pencil to be lifted to form the horizontal or diagonal lines.
- You do not lift your pencil when forming the letters U and Z.
- The letter Z has a zigzag pattern.
Keywords
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
Vertical line - a straight line that goes up and down
Horizontal line - a straight line that goes from left to right or right to left
Diagonal line - a line that slants or leans
Common misconception
The formation of the Y and the Z can be challenging for children at first, particularly finding the correct position for the diagonal lines and forming the zig-zag.
Giving the children lots of opportunities to trace these letters will help them to become familiar with the formation and the sizing.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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