The second join: ck, ch, nk, lk with no lead in
I can correctly form the second join.
The second join: ck, ch, nk, lk with no lead in
I can correctly form the second join.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The letters are formed by following the right starting point and direction.
- Cursive letter joins refer to how the letters connect together.
- The pencil does not lift when forming the join.
- The second join goes from the baseline to the ascender line.
Common misconception
Children will often want to take their pencil off to form the join.
Emphasise the flowing motion of cursive writing. The letters need to be joined together so the pencil needs to stay on the page.
Keywords
Cursive - style of handwriting where the letters are joined together in a flowing and connected manner
Join - how things connect
Lead out - the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter
Baseline - this is the line that most letters sit on
Ascender line - this is the line that letters with ascenders reach up to
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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