Classroom Resource

Letter Formation

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

K, 1

Overview

This resource provides looping videos that demonstrate the writing strokes of each of the lowercase letters, including the proper approach strokes, letter formation, and line placement. The videos can be played during whole or small group instruction to demonstrate the proper approach strokes, letter formation, and line placement, while the teacher observes and provides feedback. These videos could also be used at a center rotation while students independently practice their printed handwriting strokes. 

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): KG

ELA21.K.34

Print legibly, using proper pencil grip.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.K.34

Vocabulary

  • Print
  • Legibly
  • Proper pencil grip

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Proper pencil grip.
  • Proper letter formation.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Print legibly.
  • Use proper pencil grip.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • A proper pencil grip creates better letter formation.
English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 1

ELA21.1.30

Write legibly, using proper pencil grip.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.1.30

Vocabulary

  • Legibly
  • Proper pencil grip

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Proper pencil grip.
  • Legible letter formation.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Write legibly.
  • Use proper pencil grip.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Proper pencil grip aids in writing legibly.
  • Writing legibly is required for clear written communication.
Link to Resource
https://teacher.desmos.com/activitybuilder/custom/6232070f6f1f453e764b9543

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

Other

Resource Provider other

Steve Phelps: Desmos Classroom
Accessibility
License

License Type

CUSTOM

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.desmos.com/terms#use

Comments or Notes

The videos can be played without signing in by clicking the blue "Student Preview" button. However, teachers can create a free account to assign the activity to students through the Desmos Classroom online platform. 

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