Formation of m, n and r
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can form the letters m, n and r.
Key learning points
- The letters are all formed by "going down, up and over".
- The letters m, n and r are all x-height letters.
- The letters m, n and r are in the same letter family.
Keywords
Letter families - groups of letters that look similar and belong to the same group
X-height letter - letters that reach the middle height on the line
Tramlines - straight, parallel lines that we can use as a guide to help us write neatly and keep our letters the same size
Baseline - this is the line that most letters sit on
Common misconception
Children can become confused with which direction to go when 'going over' for the m, n and r.
Explicit modelling and using a point in the classroom to direct the children. Check teacher tip.
Teacher tip
To support students with the direction you can add an arrow on their whiteboard/paper to support them or you can pick a point in the classroom to help remind them. For example 'back up and over towards the classroom door'.
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 correct formation of the letter u on the tramlines.
Q2.Select the correct formation of the letter y on the tramlines.
Q3.Select the correct formation of the letter j on the tramlines.
Q4.Select the letters m and n.
Q5.Select the letter r.
Q6.Match the word to the definition.
parts of the letter that go above the x-height line
the line that most letters sit on
parts of the letter that go below the baseline
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