True or false. Cursive handwriting is also known as joined up handwriting.
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Select the correct formation of the second join ch.
Select the correct formation of the second join ck.
Select the correct formation of the second join lk.
Select the correct formation of the second join nk.
The second join goes from the baseline up towards the...
x-height line.
ascender line. ✓
descender line.
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Key learning points
The letters are formed by following the right starting point and direction.
The third join starts at the x-height line and dips below the x-height line and back up to join the next letter.
The letter strings are all x-height letters.
When using the third join you leave enough space to ensure the letters are not touching without leaving a big gap.
You don't lift your pencil until the letter string is complete. The dot for the i is added at the end.
Common misconception
Children will often want to take their pencil off to form the join or add the dot to the i midway through the letter string.
Emphasise the flowing motion of cursive writing. The letters need to be joined together so the pencil needs to stay on the page. Make a point of exaggerating that the dot is added at the end of the letter i.
Keywords
Join - how things connect
Lead out - the stroke or line that guides us to smoothly finish a letter
Starting point - the point the formation of a letter begins on the tramlines
Dips below - dropping under something
X-height line - this is the line that x-height letters reach
