Pre-cursive formation of v, w, x and z
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can form the pre-cursive letters v, w, x and z.
Key learning points
- The pre-cursive letters v, w, x and z are all x-height letters
- The pre-cursive letters v and w have a lead out on the x-height line
- The pre-cursive letters x and z don't have a lead out
- Break letters are letters that don't join other letters
- The pre-cursive letters x and z are break letters
Keywords
X-height letters - letters that sit between the baseline and the x-height line
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
Break letter - a letter that starts or ends with a pencil lift and doesn't join to another letter
Common misconception
Children may assume all pre-cursive letters have a lead out.
When modelling the break letters, ensure to emphasise 'break' to remind the children not to add a lead out.
Teacher tip
Using the visual of the letters not holding hands can support children to remember that certain letters do not join.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the correct formation of the lower case letter e in print.
Q2.Select the correct formation of the lower case letter s in print.
Q3.Select the correct formation of the lower case letter f in print.
Q4.Select the correct formation of the pre-cursive letter m.
Q5.Select the correct formation of the pre-cursive letter h.
Q6.Select the correct formation of the pre-cursive letter q.
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