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Pre-cursive formation of o, g and q
I can form the pre-cursive letters o, g and q.
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Year 2
Pre-cursive formation of o, g and q
I can form the pre-cursive letters o, g and q.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The pre-cursive letters o, g and q all have a lead in which starts at the baseline
- The pre-cursive letter o has a lead out at the x-height line
- The pre-cursive letter g has a loop at the end of its descender as the lead out
- The pre-cursive letter q has a diagonal line from the descender line to the baseline as the lead out
Keywords
Lead in - the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter
Lead out - the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter
X-height letter - letters that sit between the baseline and the x-height line
Descender - the part of a letter that drops below the baseline
Loop - rounded or curving elements that contribute to the overall shape of a letter
Common misconception
The lead out on the pre-cursive letter g and q can be challenging for children at first.
Lots of modelling and opportunities to trace the grey examples will support correct formation.
Using a visual of the g 'looping their hands around' to join the next letter can help remind children to form the loop.
Teacher tip
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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6 Questions
Q1.
Select the correct formation of the lower case letter o in print.
Q2.
Select the correct formation of the lower case letter g in print.
Q3.
Select the correct formation of the lower case letter q in print.
Q4.
Select the correct formation of the pre-cursive letter c.
Q5.
Select the correct formation of the pre-cursive letter a.
Q6.
Select the correct formation of the pre-cursive letter d.
Q4 image 1 Correct pre-cursive c Q4 image 2 incorrect pre-cursive c Q5 image 1 incorrect pre-cursive a 2 Q5 image 2 incorrect pre-cursive a Q5 image 3 Correct pre-cursive a Q6 image 1 incorrect pre-cursive d Q6 image 2 Correct pre-cursive d Q6 image 3 incorrect pre-cursive d 2
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