Cursive Writing II (the Continuation Hand Strength)
Cursive Writing II is offered as a continuation of your child's learning from prerequisite class Cursive Writing Camp .
Crystal M Chambers, M Ed.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(91)
What's included
8 live meetings
4 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework is given daily and shall take an hour or two to complete. "Practice makes Progress."Assessment
Learners will be given two assessments. The assessments will evaluate their mastery of Cursive Writing and Analysis of notable motivational quotes (i.e. Pippi Long Stocking) and stories ( i.e.George Washington and Hist Hatchet)Class Experience
Learners are required to have completed Cursive Writing class or Cursive Writing Camp prior to enrollment. Students who have had some experience with cursive, but need a “refresher” or “remedial” course may also enroll in this class. Students are required to complete course book work per day, neatly and correctly in 20-30 minutes. Week One. Using Penmanship Worksheets, students will Cursive Write Quotes from notable literatures like Dr. Seuss, Charlotte's Web, Pippi Longstocking, Peter Pan etc. Students will take turns reading cursively written quotes. Students will trace cursively written quotes and then write the quote independently in cursive. Discussion around the meaning of the quote will occur. Teacher will model structured response to the essential question. Write an eight sentence paragraph about your favorite quote. Explain why you like it and what you learned from it." Learners will respond in Cursive Writing. Students will be assigned cursive writing homework and a quote to present on. (i.e.write three quotes, and you are being assigned the task of reporting back the meaning of a quote) This Jigsaw method will disseminate information, for students understanding, using peer reciprocal teaching. Week Two: Learners continue cursive writing quotes and analyzing quotes' meaning. Teacher will demonstrate compare and contrast techniques using a Venn Diagram. Teacher will model structured responses to the weeks essential task. Essential Task, learners will compare and contrast two quotes and answer What are the quotes meaning? How are the quotes similar and different? . Week Three: Learner focus on Cursive Writing Hand Strength. Using Penmanship Workbook, students will cursive write, 250-500 word stories. Examples of story excerpts include: Pocahontas, George Washington and the Hatchet, How Napoleon Crossed the Alps etc. Students will participate in class discussion that answers essential question. What message is the writer trying to get across to its' readers? Learners will write their response in Cursive. Week Four: Students will create their own quote and.story to share with classmates. During the four week class, teacher will make sure the students know the meanings of all the words used. Any words with tricky spelling or letter connections will be demonstrated in the book or on the whiteboard. 2. Student will demonstrate knowledge of any words cursively written in their Penmanship Book or on the Zoom whiteboard. 3. Student then completes lesson in course book, using Cursive Writing and Analysis of quotes with the teacher supervising the initial line of each page and making corrections as needed.
Learning Goals
Learning Goals 1. Begin to master cursive letter formations: become comfortable arranging letters into a variety of words. . 2. Increase speed and accuracy of writing with cursive. 3. Begin to build muscle memory and hand strength to be able to write fluently across subjects and assignments. 4. Grow comfortable reading passages written in cursive.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will use Penmanship book attached in the Welcome e-mail.
Joined September, 2020
4.8
91reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! My name is Ms. Chambers. I have been teaching American and World History for the past eighteen years. I also teach an essential Life Skills -like Cursive Writing.
Credentials: Master in Education Degree in Social Studies and Social Sciences.
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration.
A certified history teacher in both the states of California and New York.
AP World History certified.
I LOVE teaching; it's a natural action. The cliche "the more you know the further you'll go" is my philosophy on education. What better way to learn an abundance of information but through history?
On a personal note, I am the proud mother of two adult children (ages 27 & 24); their names are Christian and Christine. Their father and I are high school sweethearts. Christian, he is a Banker and Pizza Maker. Christine recently graduated from a Hollywood college; she majors in Acting and Film Production.
Finally, for fun, I enjoy traveling. Places like Thailand, Cuba, Virgin Islands, and China, are now history-pun intended. Join me in class and let us journey through history and life skills together.Reviews
Live Group Class
$130
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
35 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-8 learners per class
