Year 1 - English
Formation of M, N, W and V
Capital letters
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn to form all 26 capital letters accurately. They apply this skill to the writing of proper nouns, practising with the days of the week. Finally, pupils practise matching capital letters with their lowercase equivalents.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to form the capital letters M, N, W and V.
Key Notes
- The capital letters M, N, W and V all have the same starting point and go down and back up.
- These capital letters are formed by one continuous movement and you do not need to lift your pencil.
Vocabulary To Learn
- continuous movement: the smooth movement made when writing without lifting the pencil from the paper
- diagonal line: a line that slants or leans
- vertical line: a straight line that goes up and down
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may not use or know the letter names and rely on the phoneme the letter makes instead.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The capital letters M, N, W and V all have the same starting point and go down and back up. These capital letters are formed by one continuous movement and you do not need to lift your pencil.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'continuous movement'
the smooth movement made when writing without lifting the pencil from the paper.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children may not use or know the letter names and rely on the phoneme the letter makes instead. Correction: Use the teaching of the formation as an opportunity to revisit letter names vs. letter sounds (e.g. M vs. mmmm).
More Lessons In This Unit
- Formation of A, H, K and T Study Guide
- Formation of B, D, P and R Study Guide
- Formation of C, G, O and Q Study Guide
- Formation of I, E, F, and L Study Guide
- Formation of S, J and U Study Guide
- Formation of X, Y and Z Study Guide
- Matching lower case letters with their capital letters Study Guide
- Practice of capital letters and days of the week Study Guide
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