The first join: aw, ap, an, ar with lead in
I can correctly form the first join with a lead in and lead out.
The first join: aw, ap, an, ar with lead in
I can correctly form the first join with a lead in and lead out.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- All the letters have a lead in and a lead out.
- Cursive letter joins refer to how the letters connect together.
- The pencil does not lift when forming the join.
- The letter r lead out has a dip down to aid joining.
- The letter w lead out finishes with a dip to aid joining.
Keywords
Cursive - style of handwriting where the letters are joined together in a flowing and connected manner
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
Baseline - this is the line that most letters sit on
X-height line - this is the line that x-height letters reach
Common misconception
Children will often want to take their pencil off to form the join.
Emphasise the flowing motion of cursive writing. The letters need to be joined together so the pencil needs to stay on the page.
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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