Pre-cursive formation of u, y and j
I can form the pre-cursive letters u, y and j.
Pre-cursive formation of u, y and j
I can form the pre-cursive letters u, y and j.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The letters u, y and j all have a lead in and a lead out
- The letters u, y and j all start on the baseline
- The letters y and j have a loop at the bottom of the descender as the lead out line
- The letters u and y are similarly formed but the y has a descender
Common misconception
Children can struggle with the shape and size of the loop at the end of the descender.
More tracing practice will support children to get a feel for the size and shape of the loop.
Keywords
Pre-cursive - the stage of writing where children begin to learn and practice the joining of individual letters, preparing them for cursive writing
Lead in - the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter
Lead out - the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter
Loop - a rounded shape made in certain letters
Descender - the part of a letter that descends below the x-height line
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended.
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
individual letters standing on their own
style of handwriting where the letters are joined together
formation of letters which include a lead in and a lead out