Handwriting lines for English
Four guide lines with a dashed middle line
1 A4 page
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The hardest part of writing English letters is getting the height right. Capital letters and tall letters such as b, d, h and l reach the top line. Small letters such as a, c, e and o reach only the dashed middle line. Letters such as g, j, p, q and y drop below the heavy base line.
Each row on this sheet has four guide lines: a top line, a dashed middle line, a heavy base line and a bottom line for letters that hang down. There is a margin on the left, and a place for a name and date at the top.
Start with the wide lines. When letters sit neatly on the base line and stop at the right height, move on to the regular size.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the small letters stop?
Letters like a, c, e and o reach the dashed middle line. Letters with a tall stem, such as b, d, h and l, reach the top line. Letters such as g, j, p, q and y go down below the heavy base line.
How do I keep the line spacing exact?
In the print window choose "actual size" or 100%, not "fit to page".
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