The Art of Cursive Handwriting
This course will provide students with fundamental instruction in traditional cursive handwriting, including upper and lower case letters. Students will master how to write their own name in cursive.
Becky Speelman
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(83)
What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. If students would like me to review their lettering, this can be arranged.Progress Report
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
This course will teach the fundamental of traditional cursive handwriting in five letter groups. (For example, letters A-E will be week two of the course.) The class is structured with videos to watch, pause, practice, and review. My teaching style is very student-focused and visual. Learners will interact by practicing writing each letter both during class and between class. Practice is what makes one better at handwriting, especially cursive handwriting.
Learning Goals
Each student will gain fundamental knowledge and application on the historical value of cursive handwriting, applying it to their own life and learn how to properly write in upper and lower case form.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
The Historical Value of Cursive Handwriting
My lesson is about the history and value of cursive handwriting. Lesson 2:
Cursive Letter Writing A-E
This lesson is focused on properly writing letters A-E in upper and lower case form. Lesson 3:
Cursive Letter Writing F-J
This lesson is focused on properly writing letters F-J in upper and lower case form. Lesson 4:
Cursive Letter Writing K-O
This lesson is focused on properly writing letters K-O in upper and lower case form. Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students must know the print letters of the American English alphabet.
Supply List
Students will need paper and pencil/pens for this course. Digital writing is not recommended to learn proper cursive handwriting, though some practice may occur on a digital device. I strongly encourage parents to require students to use traditional paper and pencil/pen.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
A classic dictionary would be helpful for students as they expand their vocabulary and learn letters of the alphabet in cursive.
Joined October, 2019
4.9
83reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Education from Immaculata University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from York College of Pennsylvania
As a high school English teacher, university professor, homeschool mom, and K-12 teacher educator, my expertise and experience with written communication are relevant for this course. Reviews
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Ages: 9-14
