Cursive Handwriting for Teens + Drawing (American History focus)
In this online course, we improve our cursive handwriting through reading and writing about people and events from American history as well as drawing them. Why drawing? Drawing involves some of the same muscle groups as handwriting. I
What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Writing and drawing assignmentsGrading
Grades offered based on handwriting improvement, effort, completion of assignments.Class Experience
Many students today lack the ability to take notes quickly or even sign their name because they have never studied cursive or were only offered a short tutorial on this type of writing during their grammar school years. Reliance on computer technology for writing purposes has further eroded their writing skills in both print and script. Yet neat penmanship is essential for good note-taking and communicating our thoughts clearly to others in written form. Writing neatly by hand, furthermore, involves the creation of beauty and develops a student’s patience and discipline. In thisonline course, we improve our cursive handwriting through reading and writing about people and events from American history as well as drawing them. Why drawing? Drawing involves some of the same muscle groups as handwriting. It’s also lots of fun!
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Warm-ups. Review of print handwriting.
Lesson 2:
Cursive writing Intro. / Drawing: The White House
Lesson 3:
Cursive writing a-e / Drawing: Sacajawea
Lesson 4:
Cursive writing f-j / Drawing: Grizzly Bear or American Bison
Other Details
Supply List
• Mechanical pencils • An eraser (Draw and Write recommends a vinyl eraser, but any will do) • Colored pencils (Draw and Write recommends Prismacolor Scholar pencils, but any will do) • Blank paper for drawing (any is fine, including standard printer or copy paper) • Primary lined paper (any will do) • Draw and Write Through History: Napoleon to Lady Liberty: The World of the 1800's (please purchase new) • Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Teens by Sujatha Lalgudi (blue cover) (please purchase new)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2022
Teacher expertise and credentials
I completed my BA, MA, and Ph.D. degrees in Spanish, and I have been teaching Spanish and general humanities courses since 2004. I believe in "restful" learning, which means not rushing through material, but taking the time needed to make sure students master the fundamentals of each concept before moving on. In addition to teaching humans, I am currently teaching my cat to understand Spanish!Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$15
weekly or $115 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 12-18
