Year 2 - English
Introduction to handwriting skills and patterns
Pre-cursive lower case letters revision
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn the pre-cursive formation for all 26 letters of the alphabet. They learn the specifc movements required to form each letter and how to start and finish a letter with a lead in and a lead out.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to form a variety of patterns and hold a pencil in a comfortable and correct tripod grip.
Key Notes
- Sitting position is important for handwriting
- A comfortable tripod pencil grip can make handwriting easier
- Handwriting patterns can help prepare us to form letters
- It takes practice to be able to form patterns correctly
- Posture, pencil grip and paper position are important for handwriting
Vocabulary To Learn
- posture: the way we hold and position our body while writing
- position of paper: refers to how the paper is placed in front of us when writing
- tripod pencil grip: a way of holding the pencil with three fingers (thumb, index, and middle fingers) that helps us write smoothly and with control
- pattern: a repeated arrangement or sequence of strokes or lines used in writing
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Many children will not securely use the correct pencil grip.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Sitting position is important for handwriting. A comfortable tripod pencil grip can make handwriting easier.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'posture'
the way we hold and position our body while writing.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Many children will not securely use the correct pencil grip. Correction: Ensure to spend sufficient time checking children's pencil grip and intervening where they need extra support.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Pre-cursive formation of b, p, h and k Study Guide
- Pre-cursive formation of c, a and d Study Guide
- Pre-cursive formation of e, s and f Study Guide
- Pre-cursive formation of i, l and t Study Guide
- Pre-cursive formation of m, n, and r Study Guide
- Pre-cursive formation of o, g and q Study Guide
- Pre-cursive formation of u, y and j Study Guide
- Pre-cursive formation of v, w, x and z Study Guide
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