Learning intention
- form most lower-case and upper-case letters using learnt letter formations
Foundation English · AC9EFLY08
Form most lower-case and upper-case letters using learnt letter formations
following clear demonstrations of how to construct each letter; for example, where to start and in which direction to write
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AC9EFLY08 - AC9EFLY08: Form most lower-case and upper-case letters using learnt letter formations
Example 1
following clear demonstrations of how to construct each letter; for example, where to start and in which direction to write
Example 2
developing a functional pencil grip/grasp
Example 3
Letter formation routine: Start at the correct point Move in the taught direction Check size and shape
Example 4
Use the skill in reading, speaking or writing: Trace, say and write letters with correct formation. Start at the correct point Move in the taught direction Check size and shape
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Elaboration expansion and examples 1
- E1: following clear demonstrations of how to construct each letter; for example, where to start and in which direction to write
- E2: developing a functional pencil grip/grasp
- Letter formation routine: Start at the correct point Move in the taught direction Check size and shape
Elaboration expansion and examples 2
- Use the skill in reading, speaking or writing: Trace, say and write letters with correct formation. Start at the correct point Move in the taught direction Check size and shape
- Teacher model: Read or say the first card. Ask: what does this show?
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AC9EFLY08 · letter formation
Learning focus: I can form most upper- and lower-case letters using the letter shapes I have learnt.
Model it: Worked example: compare three upper-case formation families Worked-model method: start, move, form and compare with the taught model. 1. Watch upper-case T use straight strokes, upper-case O use a continuous curve and upper-case A use slanting strokes with a cross stroke. 2. Form each letter from its named starting point in the school’s taught stroke order. 3. Compare height, direction and recognisable shape, then use the full upper-case reference to choose another letter from each family. Model answer:…
Ask the learner: What is the main idea of letter formation?
Look for: The learner can I can form most upper- and lower-case letters using the letter shapes I have learnt in a fresh example and explain the evidence or reasoning without copying the model.
If they are stuck: If the learner guesses or repeats a rule without evidence, return to the concrete or visual model and ask them to explain what each part shows.
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Assessment-style questions and review hints 1
Questions
- What is the main idea of letter formation?
- Which example shows the skill?
Review hints
- Remember: Form upper-case and lower-case letters correctly
- Use the routine: Start point → Direction → Shape → Check
Assessment-style questions and review hints 2
Questions
- What is one common mix-up?
- How can you check your answer?
Review hints
- Before answering: point to the clue in the spoken words, written sentence, image, page layout or text purpose.
- Self-check: change the example slightly and see whether the same reasoning still works.
Exit ticket
- Name the skill
- Use a model example
- Try independently
- Explain evidence
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- form most lower-case and upper-case letters using learnt letter formations
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