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Pre-cursive formation of b, p, h and k

Pre-cursive lower case letters revision

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 the pre-cursive letters b, p, h and k.

Key Notes

  • The pre-cursive letters b, p, h and k all have a lead in and a lead out
  • The pre-cursive letters b, p, h and k all start on the baseline
  • The pre-cursive letters h and k finish with a curved up stroke on the baseline as the lead out
  • The letters b, h and k have ascenders
  • The letter p has a descender

Vocabulary To Learn

  • lead in: the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter
  • lead out: the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter
  • ascender: the part of a letter that extends above the x-height line
  • descender: the part of a letter that drops below the baseline

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Children may form the print version of the letter and then add the 'lead in' separately.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The pre-cursive letters b, p, h and k all have a lead in and a lead out. The pre-cursive letters b, p, h and k all start on the baseline.

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

the stroke or line that guides us into starting a letter.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Children may form the print version of the letter and then add the 'lead in' separately. Correction: Model and emphasise saying 'Ready, line, go' to remind them that the letter starts with the lead in on the baseline for pre-cursive letters.

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