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Cursive Writing Masters

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Ages 10-15
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In this engaging course, students will learn to read and write in cursive with confidence and fluency, through structured lessons, guided practice, and fun activities. Develop letter formation skills and smooth letter connection. Let's go!
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(17 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 10 weeks
5-10 learners per class
40 min

What's included

10 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Course Description: Cursive Writing Mastery

In this engaging cursive writing course, students will learn to read and write in cursive with confidence and fluency. Through structured lessons, guided practice, and fun activities, students will develop fine motor skills, letter formation, and the ability to connect letters smoothly.

Students will begin by learning individual cursive letters before progressing to connecting letters, writing words, and eventually forming complete sentences. The course will also include practice with signatures, commonly used phrases, and even creative writing in cursive.

By the end of the course, students will have improved their handwriting skills, developed a personal cursive style, and gained an appreciation for the art of cursive writing.

Lesson Plan: Introduction to Cursive Writing

Objective:
Students will learn the basics of cursive writing, including posture, proper pencil grip, and the formation of basic strokes and letters.

Materials:
	•	Lined handwriting paper
	•	Pencils or erasable pens
	•	Cursive alphabet charts
	•	Tracing sheets
	•	Dry-erase boards and markers

Lesson Structure:
	1.	Warm-Up (10 minutes) – “Handwriting Warm-Up”
	•	Finger and wrist exercises to improve control.
	•	Practice simple curved and looped strokes on whiteboards.
	2.	Mini-Lesson (15 minutes) – “Meet the Cursive Alphabet”
	•	Introduce the basic strokes used in cursive (e.g., undercurves, overcurves, loops).
	•	Model writing lowercase letters a, c, and d, explaining proper stroke order.
	3.	Guided Practice (20 minutes) – “Trace and Try”
	•	Students trace cursive letters on practice sheets.
	•	Gradually transition to writing letters independently.
	4.	Independent Practice (15 minutes) – “Letter Challenge”
	•	Students write a row of each letter and circle their best attempt.
	•	Partner check: Students give feedback on letter formation.
	5.	Wrap-Up & Reflection (10 minutes) – “Cursive in Action”
	•	Students write their name in cursive and share it.
	•	Brief discussion: Why is cursive important?

Assessment:
	•	Observation of letter formation and pencil grip.
	•	Accuracy in tracing and writing letters.
	•	Student self-evaluation of their best work.

This lesson builds a strong foundation for cursive writing, setting students up for success in future lessons on letter connections, words, and full sentences.

Other Details

Supply List
Materials:
	•	Lined handwriting paper
	•	Pencils or erasable pens
	•	Cursive alphabet charts
	•	Tracing sheets
	•	Dry-erase boards and markers
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students will be encouraged to practice at home.

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2020
5.0
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Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of Pennsylvania
Teacher Rosalind Derricotte is a teacher with experience in private and public schools.  She is also a certified life coach.  I believe that all students and that learning fun should be fun.  Life skills classes provide a foundation for girls to become well-rounded, confident, and capable individuals who can navigate life's challenges and opportunities with resilience and self-assuredness.

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