Cursive for Independent Learners
In this five-video class, you'll learn everything you need to to write cursive independently and find your own clear and unique style that works for your daily life.
Julie
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5.0
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What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. The optional homework for this class will be implementing what students learn during each lesson and self-assessing their work.Assessment
You have the option to take a photo of your work and I will give you individualized feedback.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
In this class you'll learn the basics of using cursive handwriting in your daily life, how to self-correct, and what to prioritize depending on the situation. This class is structured into video lessons that cover a lot of information at once. I've condensed letter formation with connections in the "pangram" video which means you'll be learning a-z as well as how to connect lower case, as well as how to prevent and correct common errors. If you'd like feedback on your writing, I'd be happy to provide feedback - you can simply send me a clear photo of your writing. This class is formatted into 5 videos with suggested homework after each. It's possible to complete this entire class in one day, or take as long as you desire! I learned cursive handwriting when I was six years old and been using it in daily life ever since. I've been teaching it on Outschool since 2020 and helped many learners write fluently during live classes. I have experience writing Abeka, D'Nealian, New Americal Cursive, New South Wales Cursive, Zaner Bloser and many other styles.
Learning Goals
After this course, a self-initiated and independent learner will know everything they need about using cursive in their daily life. If you'd like more support, I offer one and two week intensive classes, weekly private classes, one-time classes, and weekly group classes for practice.
Syllabus
3 Units
5 Lessons
over 1 WeekUnit 1: Introduction and Appropriate Setup
Lesson 1:
Basic Proportion and Alignment
This lesson shows you how to set-up your paper to ensure your letters are proportionate, and that writing cursive will feel as natural as possible for you. Unit 2: Lower Case
Lesson 2:
Pangram Madness
This lesson shows you how to write the lower case a-z, as well as how to connect each letter to the next one. You'll learn much more in this single video than what it typically taught with traditional cursive teaching methods, so I recommend coming back to watch this one more than once. Lesson 3:
Tricky Connections and Avoiding Common Mistakes
This lesson shows you how to avoid most common beginner mistakes. You'll get an idea of how the lower case b, v, o, and w connect to the following letter differently, as long as a review of how to keep your writing neat with minimal effort. Unit 3: Lower Case Review & All Upper Case
Lesson 4:
Tricky Letters: Upper and Lower Case
This lesson will review the trickiest lower case letters and introduce you to the trickiest upper case letters. Other Details
Pre-Requisites
You don't need any cursive experience to take this class.
Supply List
You'll need a pen or pencil and paper - preferably lined. Cursive paper is not mandatory and whatever you usually use is best.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Trent University
My specialty is teaching exciting and highly interactive cursive writing courses!
Try this one-time class to get a feel for the style: https://outschool.com/classes/cursive-writing-for-beginners-1mHmki5L?usid=btF3AnCb&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Want to make it weekly? Try this class: https://outschool.com/classes/weekly-private-cursive-class-Ie1seQah?usid=btF3AnCb&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
I've taught my own original curriculum at a high-end private training school for six years, and now I'm working independently to offer my courses online! I have an Honors Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and am TESOL Certified.
I value students learning by having fun and connecting to stories both academically and through life experience. I'm also a lover of debates! I believe in encouraging students to hone their existing strengths and interests to thrive in an academic environment.
I've taught everything from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to 1984, but my ultimate favorite to teach is anything Harry Potter! Critical thinking is also another one of my favorite things to teach.Reviews
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Ages: 8-14
