English // Handwriting & Transcription
Forming Capital Letters
Form capital letters correctly; print many upper- and lowercase letters legibly
Quick check
Can the learner write all the capital letters clearly and legibly so that someone reading their work can easily tell which letter is which?
Ask this to see whether the topic is secure.
Topic // Mastery
What mastery looks like
What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
- Write all 26 capital letters with correct formation
- Distinguish between uppercase and lowercase forms in own writing
- Use appropriate sizing so capitals are taller than lowercase letters
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
1 topic- Sitting and holding a pencilRequired
Handwriting & Transcription // Ages 4 to 6
Master lowercase formation before capitals
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Forming Capital Letters
Ages 5 to 6 // Method
Leads to
1 topic- Joining LettersHelpful
Handwriting & Transcription // Ages 6 to 10
Capital letter formation supports correct sizing in joined writing
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.K.1a
- The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
- Eng_Y1_WH_03
English // Handwriting & Transcription