The fourth join: ob, of, ot, oh with lead in
I can correctly form the fourth join with a lead in and lead out.
The fourth join: ob, of, ot, oh with lead in
I can correctly form the fourth join with a lead in and lead out.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The letters all have a lead in and a lead out.
- The pencil does not lift when forming the join.
- The fourth join goes from the x-height line up towards the ascender line.
- When joining the letter string o to b, the direction of formation changes.
- When forming the letter f, it has two loops: at the top of the lead in and at the bottom ready for the lead out.
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
X-height line - this is the line that x-height letters reach
Ascender line - this is the top line of the tramlines
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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