Formation of m, n, r, h, k, b and p
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can form the letters m, n, r, h, k, b and p.
Key learning points
- The letters m, n, r, h, k, b and p are in same letter family
- The letters m, n, r, h, k, b and p are all formed by going down, back up and over
- The letters m, n and r are x-height letters
- The letters h, k and b have ascenders
- The letter p has a descender
Keywords
X-height letter - a letter which sits between the baseline and the x-height line
Letter family - groups of letters that are formed in similar ways
Ascender - the part of a letter that extends above the x-height line
Descender - the part of a letter that reaches below the baseline
Common misconception
Children will often want to take their pencil off the page for the letter k.
Emphasis should be placed on 'keep your pencil on the page' when modelling this letter.
Teacher tip
Children can find the letter k a challenging letter to form so we advise additional modelling when the children are doing the task if they find it challenging.
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.Select the lower case formation of the letter m in print.
Q2.Select the lower case formation of the letter n in print.
Q3.Select the lower case formation of the letter r in print.
Q4.Select the lower case formation of the letter h in print.
Q5.Select the lower case formation of the letter k in print.
Q6.Select the lower case formation of the letters b and p in print.
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