Key learning points

1. The letters v, w, x and z are all x-height letters.
2. The letters v and w are formed by "going diagonally down and back up".
3. The letter x is formed by making two diagonal straight lines crossing in the centre.
4. The letter z is formed by a zigzag pattern with a straight, then diagonal and then a straight line.

Common misconception

Keywords

• X-height letter - letters that reach the middle height on the line

• Diagonal line - a line that slants or leans

• Straight line - a line that doesn't curve or bend

• Zigzag - connected diagonal lines that alternate in direction