Formation of i, l and t
Lesson details
Learning outcome
You can form the letters i, l and t.
Key learning points
- The letter i, l and t are formed by "going down and finish with a flick".
- The letters l and t are tall letters.
- The letter i has a dot at the top and the letter t has a cross.
- Letters that are formed in similar ways can be called letter families.
Keywords
Ascender - the part of a letter that extends above the level of the top of an "x"
X-height letter - letters that reach the middle height on the line
Small letters - regular-sized letters that are not as tall as the tall letters
Tall letters - letters that reach up high and are usually taller than the other letters in the alphabet
Letter families - groups of letters that look similar and belong to the same group
Common misconception
Letter families are letters that appear close to each other within the alphabet.
Letters are within the same letter family if they are formed in a similar way.
Teacher tip
Lesson cycles 2-4 could be taught as separate lessons if introducing one letter at a time. Ensure to always include cycle 1 for a warm up.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the two examples of the lowercase letter i from below.
Q2.Select the two examples of the letter l from below.
Q3.Select the two examples of the letter t from below.
Q4.Which two activities can help us to strengthen our hands and prepare for handwriting?
Q5.What are the three signs that this person is ready to practise their handwriting?
Q6.Match the word with the definition.
Exercises that make our hands stronger.
Using three fingers to hold our pencil properly.
Patterns to practise which help our handwriting.
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