The fourth join: wl, of, rt, ok
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can correctly form the fourth join.
Key learning points
- The letters all have a lead in and a lead out.
- The fourth join goes from the x-height line up towards the ascender line.
- When joining to the letter t, the join reaches to between the x-height line and the ascender line.
- The pencil does not lift when forming the join.
- When forming the letter f, it has two loops: at the top of the lead in and at the bottom ready for the lead out.
Keywords
Join - connecting together
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 line - this is the line that x-height letters reach
Ascender line - this is the top line of the tramlines
Common misconception
Children will often remember one of the loops for the f but forget the other.
Provide lots of modelling and emphasising that the letter f needs to 'hold hands' with the letter in front and behind it.
Teacher tip
Some schools forms the letter t going all the way to the ascender line. Adapt to your setting.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
Loading...
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? All letters are joined together in the same way.
Q2.Select the correct join formation.
Q3.Select the correct join formation.
Q4.Select the correct join formation.
Q5.Select the correct join formation.
Q6.Select the options where the fourth join would be used.
To help you plan your 3 English lesson on: The fourth join: wl, of, rt, ok, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 3 English lesson on: The fourth join: wl, of, rt, ok, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
Explore more key stage 2 English lessons from the Further study of the four joins unit, dive into the full primary English curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.