The second join: el, mb, at and tt with no lead in
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can correctly form the second join.
Key learning points
- The letters are formed by following the right starting point and direction.
- The second join goes from the baseline to the ascender line when joining to a tall letter.
- The second join goes from the baseline to in between the x-height line and the ascender line when joining the letter t.
- The pencil only lifts to add the cross to the t once you have finished the letter string.
- When two letter ts are together, one cross can go across both.
Keywords
Join - how things connect
Lead out - the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter
Letter string - a group of letters that are written together in a word
Starting point - the point the formation of a letter begins on the tramlines
Ascender line - this is the line that letters with ascenders reach up to
Common misconception
Children often want to add the cross for the t when forming that letter rather than waiting to the end of the letter string.
Emphasise the flowing motion of cursive writing. The letters need to be joined together so the pencil needs to stay on the page.
Teacher tip
Within these lessons, the letter t doesn't reach the ascender line. If your school approaches this differently then adapt the lessons appropriately.
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.Match the lower case letters to their capital letter.
Q2.Select the correct formation of the first join of 'an'.
Q3.Select the correct formation of the first join of 'ap'.
Q4.Select the correct formation of the first join of 'ar'.
Q5.Select the correct formation of the first join of 'aw'.
Q6.True or false? The join for 'ig' is an example of the first join as the join is from the baseline to the x-height line.
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