The second join: il, it, ik, ul with no lead in
I can correctly form the second join.
The second join: il, it, ik, ul with no lead in
I can correctly form the second join.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The letters are formed by following the right starting point and direction.
- All of the letters have a starting point on the x-height line.
- The second join goes from the baseline to the ascender line when joining to a tall letter.
- The second join goes from the baseline to in between the x-height line and the ascender line when joining the letter t.
- The pencil only lifts to add the dot to the i and the cross to the t once you have finished the letter string.
Keywords
Join - how things connect
Starting point - the point the formation of a letter begins on the tramlines
Lead out - the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter
Baseline - this is the line that most letters sit on
Ascender line - this is the line that letters with ascenders reach up to
Common misconception
Children often want to add the dot for the i and the cross for the t when forming that letter rather than waiting to the end of the letter string.
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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