Cursive Writing for Teens: Learn to Write Cursive and Read Letters from History
In 12 lessons, students will learn proper technique to form, slant, and connect letters to write in cursive. Classes will have a sample letter from history, or we'll read from famous writers to practice reading in cursive. (Flex available)
Ms. Lisa B.A.; 27 Year Veteran Teacher
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What's included
12 live meetings
5 in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will learn to write upper and lower case letters in cursive and master their penmanship skills. They will also have an opportunity to practice reading cursive writing from letters in history and from famous authors such as Lincoln, Queen Elizabeth, John Lennon. In each lesson, students will learn to properly form three- five letters in cursive. Students will practice spacing, size, and slant while writing these letters. Part of each class will include connecting letters to properly form words, then sentences. Students will be sent worksheets before each class to practice tracing letters together during the lesson. Students will be able to see proper formation of each letter, then practice on their own. They will have an opportunity to practice independently, but this class includes some games and creative word building. At the end of class, students will practice writing their own "thank you" letter to a friend or family member.
Learning Goals
Class 1: Students will learn to form upper and lowers case vowels and begin to connect vowels to practice cursive connection. Students will be introduced to a small sample of cursive writing for reading practice. (Aa, Ee, Ii)
Class 2: Students will continue to form upper and lower case vowels. (Oo, Uu)
Class 3: Students will learn to form upper and lower case Ll, Tt, Bb and begin forming words with the vowels.
Class 4: Students will learn to form Mm, Rr, and Nn. Reading sentences and sentence writing will also be practiced. Famous letter sample will be viewed.
Class 5: Students will learn to form Dd, Hh, and Ss. Students will continue to connect letters, read, and creatively write cvc words and sentences.
Class 6: Students will learn to form Kk, Ff, Gg. Students will write short sentences from manuscript to cursive.
Class 7: Students will learn to form Cc, Jj, Ww. Students will write short sentences from manuscript to cursive. Famous letters samples will be viewed.
Class 8: Students will learn to form Pp, Qq, Yy. Students will write short sentences from manuscript to cursive.
Class 9: Students will learn to form Vv, Xx, Zz,
Class 10: Review and assessment day.
Class 11: Student will write a thank you note or letter to a family member. Final famous letters will be reviewed.
Class 12: Students will copy a printed paragraph and rewrite in cursive writing.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be reading letters from WW II soldiers. If parents would like a copy of the transcript, please let me know before class.
We will also read a letter from Abraham Lincoln before he was president, a letter from Queen Elizabeth to FDR where she gives a recipe, and a song written by John Lennon.
We'll see samples from Einstein and Beethoven, however their writing is in German.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Welcome wonderful students and parents! I'm excited that you joined this cursive writing class. I know that if you practice and participate in class, you will be writing in cursive by the end. I look forward to meeting you and helping you learn fun and beautiful way of writing.
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from UCLA
Hello students and parents. Welcome to my classroom. I’m Ms. Lisa. I have been in education for over twenty years and have had the privilege of teaching children both domestically and internationally. I started teaching high school English after receiving my degree from UCLA, but I’ve also enjoyed home schooling my own children (all in college now) and teaching elementary students.
I like to make learning fun for all of my students, from 3-years old to 17- years old. In all of my years of teaching, it has been a joy to teach many children how to read, write, and do math! I enjoy working with children and developing an appreciation for learning new things in a new way. There’s great joy when I see my students succeed! The moment a child sounds out a word for the first time or reads a sentence on their own, or independently writes a 5-paragraph essay, brings great joy to both teacher and student! My goal is to make learning concepts a FUNdamental and rewarding experience.
When I’m not teaching, I enjoy watching movies and playing board games with my family, reading, painting, and taking my dog Cody on long walks.
It is an honor to teach kids from all cultures, and I’m excited to teach your child. Thank you for considering me as your child's teacher. I hope to see them in my classroom in the near future.
Here's what some of my parents have to say.
"I'm very glad to meet Miss Lisa. This class is very interesting. Thank you for your patience and correcting my child's pronunciation in time. Look forward to seeing you again." 7/3/2020
"The teacher does a good job." 6/16/2020
"Nice to meet Ms. Lisa today. Todays class was great. Vivian and the teacher communicated very well. The teacher grasps the time of the course very well and will put forward expansion questions to help children understand the course. Thank you very much. I'm looking forward to seeing you next time. 5/15/2020Reviews
Live Group Class
$80
for 12 classes3x per week, 4 weeks
25 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-18 learners per class
