Cursive Writing Class for Ages 11-16

 Week 1: Lowercase Letters (a - f)
Learning Objectives:
Understand the basics of cursive handwriting.
Practice correct posture and pencil grip.

Demonstration: Model writing the letters “a,” “b,” “c,” “d,” “e,” and “f” on the board, explaining how to emphasize loops, slants, and connections.
Guided Practice: Students copy the letters on a worksheet with dotted lines for guidance.
Independent Practice: Students write the letters “a” to “f” on their own. 

 Week 2: Lowercase Letters (g - l)
Learning Objectives:
Review the cursive letters from “a” to “f.”
Learn the cursive letters “g” through “l.”

Warm-Up: Review letters “a” to “f.”
Demonstration: Show how to write the letters “g,” “h,” “i,” “j,” “k,” and “l” using a cursive model.
Guided Practice: Students practice these letters on lined worksheets.
Independent Practice: Students complete exercises with the new letters and a combination of previously learned letters. 

 Week 3: Lowercase Letters (m - r)
Learning Objectives:
Learn lowercase cursive letters “m” through “r.”
Review correct letter formation.
Example Lesson:

Warm-Up: Review letters “a” to “l.”
Demonstration: Teach “m,” “n,” “o,” “p,” “q,” and “r.”
Guided Practice: Focus on the fluid motion needed for the “m” and “n” loops.
Independent Practice: Have students complete a series of practice sheets with the new letters. 

 Week 4: Lowercase Letters (s - z)
Learning Objectives:
Learn lowercase cursive letters “s” through “z.”
Continue to focus on the flow and connections between letters.
Example Lesson:

Warm-Up: Review all previously learned letters.
Demonstration: Show how to form “s,” “t,” “u,” “v,” “w,” “x,” “y,” and “z.”
Guided Practice: Emphasize the unique formation of “s” and “z.”
Independent Practice: Complete practice sheets with these letters.