Capital letters: B, D, P, R, I, E, F, L
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can form the capital letters B, D, P, R, I, E, F, L.
Key learning points
- A capital letter is the upper case formation of a letter.
- The letters B, D, P, R, I, E, F and L all start on the ascender line.
- The capital letters B, D, P, R and L are formed by one continuous movement and you do not need to lift your pencil.
- The letters B, D, P and R all make a vertical line down, go back up and around in a clockwise direction.
- The letters I, E and F need the pencil to be lifted to form the horizontal lines.
Keywords
Capital letter - the upper case formation of a letter
Ascender line - most letters with ascenders reach up to the ascender line
Baseline - the tramline that most letters sit on
Vertical line - a straight line that goes up and down
Horizontal line - a straight line that goes from left to right or right to left
Common misconception
The height of the vertical line is sometimes too short or too tall.
Emphasise starting the vertical line on the ascender line and finishing on the baseline.
Teacher tip
Some schools form the capital letters E and F differently. Adapt to accommodate your setting.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the lower case letters to their capital letters.
m
n
o
p
Q2.Match the lower case letters to their capital letters.
q
r
s
t
Q3.Match the lower case letters to their capital letters.
u
v
w
Q4.Match the lower case letters to their capital letters.
x
y
z
Q5.Which of these letters have a similar formation to their capital letter?
Q6.Which of these letters have a similar formation to their capital letter?
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