The first join: in, ig, ed, eg with lead in
I can correctly form the first join with a lead in and lead out.
The first join: in, ig, ed, eg with lead in
I can correctly form the first join with a lead in and lead out.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- All the letters have a lead in and a lead out.
- Cursive handwriting involves joining letters together.
- Cursive letter joins refer to how the letters connect together.
- The pencil does not lift when forming the join.
- The first join goes from the baseline to the x-height line.
Keywords
Joining - connecting together
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 letter 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
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
each letter is formed separately
letters are joined
letters have a lead in and a lead out