Formation of i, l and t
You can form the letters i, l and t.
Formation of i, l and t
You can form the letters i, l and t.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The letter i, l and t are formed by "going down and finish with a flick".
- The letters l and t are tall letters.
- The letter i has a dot at the top and the letter t has a cross.
- Letters that are formed in similar ways can be called letter families.
Common misconception
Letter families are letters that appear close to each other within the alphabet.
Letters are within the same letter family if they are formed in a similar way.
Keywords
Ascender - the part of a letter that extends above the level of the top of an "x"
X-height letter - letters that reach the middle height on the line
Small letters - regular-sized letters that are not as tall as the tall letters
Tall letters - letters that reach up high and are usually taller than the other letters in the alphabet
Letter families - groups of letters that look similar and belong to the same group
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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