The second join: ck, ch, if, il, it
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can correctly form the second join.
Key learning points
- The letters all have a lead in and a lead out.
- The second join goes from the baseline to above the x-height line towards the ascender line.
- The pencil only lifts to add the dot to the i and the cross to the t once the letter string is complete.
- When forming the letter f it has two loops; one at the top of the lead in and one at the bottom ready for the lead out.
- When joining to the letter t, the join goes up to between the x-height line and the ascender line.
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
Baseline - the line that most letters sit on
Ascender line - the top line of the tramlines
Common misconception
Children will often remember one of the loops for the f but forget the other.
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 have the letter t going all the way to the ascender line. Adapt appropriately for your setting.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Cursive letter joins refer to ...
Q2.True or false? Capital letters join to other letters.
Q3.Select the correct join formation.
Q4.Select the correct join formation.
Q5.The first join goes from the baseline to the ...
Q6.Select the options where the first join would be used.
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