The third join: oe, we, os, rs | English | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

Cursive handwriting is also known as ...
- print.
- joined-up handwriting. ✓
- upper case letters only.
Select the correct join formation.
Select the correct join formation.
Select the correct join formation.
Select the correct join formation.
Select the options where you would use the third join.
- the letter o joining to the letter l
- the letter o joining to the letter e ✓
- the letter v joining to the letter e ✓
- the letter a joining to the letter s

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Lesson Details

Key learning points

The letters all have a lead in and a lead out.
The third join starts at the x-height line and dips below the x-height line and back up to join the next letter.
When connecting the letter e, with the third join, the dip down starts the formation of the letter e.
The pencil does not lift when forming the join.
When using the third join you leave enough space to ensure the letters are not touching without leaving a big gap.

Common misconception

The dip down for the third join can be challenging at first, especially when joining to the letter e.

Model with emphasis the dip down so that children can see its importance and purpose. Give them time to really look at the join to the letter e. Allow them to realise themselves that the dip down begins the formation of the letter e.

Keywords

Join - connecting together
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
X-height line - this is the line that x-height letters reach
Dip down - dropping under something