Writing Letters and Words

Writing Letters and Words

Form letters clearly and write simple words.

Form each letter

  • Start at the top of the letter.
  • Keep letters on the line.

Write words

  • Put a small space between words.
  • Leave a finger space after each word.

Examples

Example 1

  1. Word: cat
  2. Write c, then a, then t.
  3. The word is cat.

Example 2

  1. Words: I am here
  2. Leave a finger space between each word.
  3. I am here.

Practice Questions

  • Which letter comes after c in “cat”?
    Answer: a
    Cat is spelled c-a-t, so a comes next.
  • How much space should you leave between words?
    Answer: A finger space
    A finger space helps keep words separate.
  • Which word is spelled correctly?
    Answer: sun
    Sun is spelled s-u-n.
  • Where should letters sit?
    Answer: On the line
    Letters sit on the line so writing is neat.
  • Which is a word, not a single letter?
    Answer: dog
    Dog has three letters and makes a word.
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