Year 1 - English
Formation of X, Y and Z
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 can form the capital letters X, Y and Z.
Key Notes
- The capital letters X, Y and Z all start at the top tramline.
- The formation of capital letters X and Y needs you to lift your pencil to add the other line.
Vocabulary To Learn
- horizontal line: a straight line that goes from left to right or right to left
- diagonal line: a line that slants or leans
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children recognise how 'Y' is typed on the computer and try to write it like that.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The capital letters X, Y and Z all start at the top tramline. The formation of capital letters X and Y needs you to lift your pencil to add the other line.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'horizontal line'
a straight line that goes from left to right or right to left.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children recognise how 'Y' is typed on the computer and try to write it like that. Correction: Discuss and show children different fonts and compare to how letters should look when we are writing them by hand.
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 M, N, W and V Study Guide
- Formation of S, J and U 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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