the part of a letter that descends below the level of the bottom of an "x"

this is the line that most letters sit on

the line below the baseline that descenders go down to

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

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 descenders

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 ascenders

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

Select the letters which have descenders.

A letter which reaches below the baseline is called a...

Letters with descenders reach down to the...

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

Match the letter category with the correct letters.

Select the correct formation of the letter p.

Select the correct formation of the letter g.

Select the correct formation of the letter q.

Select the correct formation of the letter j.

Select the correct formation of the letter y.

Practice of letters with descenders

Lesson outcome

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