Key learning points

1. The letters are formed by following the right starting point and direction.
2. The fourth join goes from the x-height line up towards the ascender line.
3. The letter f has a lead in and a lead out loop for joining.
4. The pencil does not lift in between the beginning and end of a letter string or word.
5. The letters l, k and f all reach up to the ascender line.

Common misconception

Keywords

• Join - how things connect

• Lead out - the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter

• Ascender line - this is the top line of the tramlines

• X-height line - the line that x-height letters reach

• Loop - a rounded shape made in certain letters