the part of a letter that extends above the level of the top of an "x"

the line above the x-height line which most letters with ascenders reach up to

this is the line that x-height letters go up to

this is the line that most letters sit on﻿

starting point is the place where we begin to write a letter or shape, usually at the top or left side.

Practice of letters with ascenders

English

Introduction to skills and patterns

Formation of i, l and t

Formation of u, y and j

Formation of m, n and r

Formation of h and k

Formation of b and p

Formation of c, a and d

Formation of o, g and q

Formation of e, s and f

Formation of v,w, x and z

Practice of x-height letters

Practice of letters with descenders

In this unit, pupils learn print letter formation for all 26 letters of the alphabet. In ‘Capital letters’, pupils build on this by learning the formation of all the capital letters.

In this unit, pupils learn to sit comfortably and hold a pencil correctly. They learn handwriting patterns to help with letter formation and how to form all 26 lowercase letters in print. Finally, pupils practise forming letters in different letter families, for example ascenders and descenders.

Writing lower case letters in print

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

A letter which reaches above the x-height line is called an...

The letters b and h have starting points on the...

The letters f and t start between which two lines?

Select the letters which reach the ascender line.

Part of the letter reaches below the baseline.

Part of the letter reaches above the x-height line.

Select the true statements regarding letters with ascenders.

a, c, o, e, i, m, n, r, s, u, v, w, x and z

Match the letter type with the correct letters.

Select the correct formation of the letters b and h.

Select the correct formation of the letter d and k.

Select the correct formation of the letters l and t.

Select the correct formation of the letter f.

Practice of letters with ascenders

Lesson outcome

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