Pre-cursive formation of m, n, and r
I can form the pre-cursive letters m, n and r.
Pre-cursive formation of m, n, and r
I can form the pre-cursive letters m, n and r.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The pre-cursive letters m, n and r all have a lead in and a lead out
- The pre-cursive letters m, n and r are all x-height letters
- The pre-cursive letter r has a dip down below the x-height line as the lead out
- The pre-cursive letters m, n and r all start on the baseline for their lead in
- The pre-cursive letters m and n are formed in similar ways
Common misconception
The lead out on the pre-cursive letter r can be challenging and children can sometimes dip too far.
Lots of modelling and opportunities to trace the grey examples will support correct formation.
Keywords
Pre-cursive - the stage of writing where children begin to learn and practise 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
X-height letter - letters that sit between the baseline and the x-height line
Content guidance
- Physical activity required.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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