Year 1 - English
Formation of c, a and d
Writing lower case letters in print
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn to sit comfortably and hold a pencil correctly. They learn handwriting patterns to help with letter formation and how to form all 26 lowercase letters in print. Finally, pupils practise forming letters in different letter families, for example ascenders and descenders.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to form the letters c, a and d.
Key Notes
- The letters c, a and d are all formed by going round anti-clockwise.
- The letter a is formed by "going all the way round, down and flick".
- The letter d is formed by "going round and back up, down and ending with a flick".
- The letters a and c are x-height letters.
- The letter d has an ascender.
Vocabulary To Learn
- x-height letter: letters that reach the middle height on the line
- ascender: the part of a letter that extends above the level of the top of an "x"
- anti-clockwise: moving or going in the opposite direction of a clock's hands
- flick: a small, quick movement we make at the end of some letters
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children can get confused about the direction to take when forming this letter.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The letters c, a and d are all formed by going round anti-clockwise. The letter a is formed by "going all the way round, down and flick".
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'x-height letter'
letters that reach the middle height on the line.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children can get confused about the direction to take when forming this letter. Correction: Be very explicit about going anti-clockwise, use a clock to emphasise this to the children.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Formation of b and p Study Guide
- Formation of e, s and f Study Guide
- Formation of h and k Study Guide
- Formation of i, l and t Study Guide
- Formation of m, n and r Study Guide
- Formation of o, g and q Study Guide
- Formation of u, y and j Study Guide
- Formation of v,w, x and z Study Guide
- Introduction to skills and patterns Study Guide
- Practice of letters with ascenders Study Guide
- Practice of letters with descenders Study Guide
- Practice of x-height letters Study Guide
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