English // Handwriting & Transcription

Joining Letters

Begin to join letters using diagonal and horizontal strokes, understanding which letter pairs are best left unjoined, forming letters of correct size relative to one another

Ages
6 to 10
Type
Method
Builds on
2 topics
Leads to
1 topic
Standards
9 codes

Quick check

Is the learner starting to join up their letters when writing, so that their handwriting flows more smoothly rather than each letter standing completely separate?

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Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Join 'in', 'un', 'it' with a diagonal stroke connecting the letters
  • Leave letters like 'b' unjoined when followed by certain letters, explaining why
  • Write with consistent letter sizing on lined paper, ascenders and descenders in proportion

Topic // Map

Where this fits

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

Before this

2 topics
  • Sitting and holding a pencilRequired

    Handwriting & Transcription // Ages 4 to 6

    Joining letters builds on Y1 lowercase letter formation

  • Forming Capital LettersHelpful

    Handwriting & Transcription // Ages 5 to 6

    Capital letter formation supports correct sizing in joined writing

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Joining Letters

Ages 6 to 10 // Method

Leads to

1 topic

Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
L.1.1a
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
Eng.UKS2.Write.Trans.Hand.1aEng.UKS2.Write.Trans.Hand.1bEng/KS1/Y2/H/1Eng/KS1/Y2/H/2Eng/KS1/Y2/H/3Eng/KS1/Y2/H/4Eng_LKS2_Write_Trans_Hand_1Eng_LKS2_Write_Trans_Hand_2

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