How to write a cursive L

The capital and lowercase cursive L in traditional US cursive, the joined handwriting taught in many American schools. Follow the steps, trace the letter on the worksheet, then practice the joins and words.

Lowercase cursive l

1Start on the baseline and swing up to the right, to the top line.
2Loop to the left at the top.
3Come straight down to the baseline.
4Swing up to the right to join the next letter.

Cursive capital L

1Start a little below the top line on the left.
2Swing up to the right to the top line, make a loop and come down to the baseline.
3Make a small loop at the bottom left.
4Swing along the baseline to the right.

The capital L joins the next letter, so the word carries on without lifting the pencil.

Cursive l joins and words

Cursive joins with l (la, le, ll, il, al) and words to practice: lion, leaf, lamp

Joins to practice: la, le, ll, il, al

Words: lion, leaf, lamp, lemon, love, little

Tip: Keep the down stroke straight, so the loop stays open and tall.

Letter group: Loop letters, which swing up from the baseline into a tall loop: b, e, f, h, k, l.

Cursive L worksheet

Trace the capital and lowercase l, the joined lll, and a word, on handwriting lines with starting marks. Print it at 100% on US Letter paper.

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Cursive L questions

Does the capital cursive L join the next letter?▾

Yes. The capital L ends with a stroke that leads straight into the next letter, so the whole word is written without lifting the pencil.

What is the easiest way to learn cursive loops?▾

Start with the l. It is a single loop up to the top line and back down, and the same loop begins the b, h, k and f.

Which letters are like the cursive l?▾

The l belongs to the loop letters, which swing up from the baseline into a tall loop: b, e, f, h, k, l. Letters in the same group start the same way, so many teachers practice them together.

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