Year 1 - English
Formation of numerals 6-10
Numerals 0-10
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn to form the digits 0-10. They learn which digits are formed using one continuous motion and which require the pencil to be lifted.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to correctly form the numerals 6-10.
Key Notes
- The formation of the numerals 6, 7, 8 and 9 can be done with one continuous motion without lifting your pencil.
- The formation of the numeral 10 requires you to lift your pencil as it has two digits.
- The numerals 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 all sit between the baseline and the ascender line.
Vocabulary To Learn
- continuous motion: the smooth and uninterrupted movement we make when writing, without lifting our writing tool from the paper
- numeral: a symbol or character used to represent a number
- digit: refers to a single number from 0 to 9, like the digits we use when counting or writing numbers
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children often put a large gap between the two digits when forming the number 10.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The formation of the numerals 6, 7, 8 and 9 can be done with one continuous motion without lifting your pencil. The formation of the numeral 10 requires you to lift your pencil as it has two digits.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'continuous motion'
the smooth and uninterrupted movement we make when writing, without lifting our writing tool from the paper.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children often put a large gap between the two digits when forming the number 10. Correction: When modelling, emphasise that these two digits are 'friends' and like to be close together but not touching.
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