Formation of A, H, K and T
I can form the capital letters A, H, K and T.
Formation of A, H, K and T
I can form the capital letters A, H, K and T.
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Key learning points
- The capital letters A, H, K and T all start at the top tramline.
- The formation of capital letters A, H, K and T need you to lift your pencil to add the other lines.
Keywords
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 capital letter 'K' may look like a lowercase 'k' (without the loop).
Emphasise where the diagonal lines need to go to and model using the capital 'K' in words, such as 'Kevin' or 'Kick the ball!'.
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