The third join: on, om, ow, oi with no lead in
I can correctly form the third join.
The third join: on, om, ow, oi with no lead in
I can correctly form the third join.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The letters are formed by following the right starting point and direction.
- The third join starts at the x-height line and dips below the x-height line and back up to join the next letter.
- The letter strings are all x-height letters.
- When using the third join you leave enough space to ensure the letters are not touching without leaving a big gap.
- You don't lift your pencil until the letter string is complete. The dot for the i is added at the end.
Keywords
Join - how things connect
Lead out - the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter
Starting point - the point the formation of a letter begins on the tramlines
Dips below - dropping under something
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 or add the dot to the i midway through 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. Make a point of exaggerating that the dot is added at the end of the letter i.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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