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Capital letters: C, G, O, Q, M, N, W and V

Capital letters and numerals

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils revisit the formation of all 26 capital letters and numerals 1-10, focusing on accuracy in size, shape and alignment. They practise refining each letter and number to improve consistency and precision.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to form the capital letters C, G, O, Q, M, N, W and V.

Key Notes

  • Capital letters are used at the beginning of a sentence, for proper nouns and for the pronoun I.
  • Capital letters sit between the baseline and the ascender line.
  • The letters C, G, O and Q all start on the ascender line and curl round in an anti-clockwise direction.
  • The letters C, O, M, N, W and V are all made using one continuous movement.
  • The letters M, N, W and V are all made using vertical lines or diagonal lines.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • capital letter: the upper case formation of a letter
  • ascender line: the line above the x-height line which most letters with ascenders reach up to
  • baseline: the tramline that most letters sit on
  • anti-clockwise: moving or going in the opposite direction of a clock's hands
  • continuous movement: the smooth movement made when writing without lifting the pencil from the paper

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Children may revert to forming the letters between the baseline and the x-height line.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

Capital letters are used at the beginning of a sentence, for proper nouns and for the pronoun I. Capital letters sit between the baseline and the ascender line.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'capital letter'

the upper case formation of a letter.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Children may revert to forming the letters between the baseline and the x-height line. Correction: This is a good opportunity to show the children how supportive the tramlines are. Remind them to ensure all of their capital letters are sitting on the baseline, reaching up to the ascender line and are straight.

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