Year 2 - English
Numerals 0-5
Capital letters and numerals
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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 correctly form the numerals 0-5.
Key Notes
- A numeral is a digit that represents a number.
- The numerals 0, 1, 2, 3 and 5 are made using one continuous movement and without lifting your pencil.
- The numeral 4 needs the pencil lifted to add a second line.
- The numerals 0 to 5 all sit on the baseline.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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
- continuous motion: the smooth and uninterrupted motion we make when writing, without lifting our writing tool from the paper
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Often students will struggle with which direction to go in to form the numerals 2, 3, 4 and 5.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A numeral is a digit that represents a number. The numerals 0, 1, 2, 3 and 5 are made using one continuous movement and without lifting your pencil.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'numeral'
a symbol or character used to represent a number.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Often students will struggle with which direction to go in to form the numerals 2, 3, 4 and 5. Correction: Model clearly using physical things in the room to show which direction they will be drawing. 'To the left, towards the window' for example.
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