Formation and Basics
What is the starting point for writing the letter 'r'?
Travel up.
Which direction does the loop go in the cursive lowercase "r"?
Smile left to right.
Can you describe the proper way to hold a pencil for writing?
The 3-point grip
What is the direction of the first stroke in writing the cursive letter 'r'?
up
What is the height of the loop in the cursive lowercase letter "r"?
Bump at the top line.
How can practicing cursive handwriting help improve your overall writing skills?
- you can write faster
- you can read cursive
- helps with dyslexia because it is more difficult to reverse cursive letters.
You can remember how to write the cursive lowercase letter 'r' because it looks like a...?
smile
How does the cursive lowercase letter "r" differ from its printed counterpart?
a cursive letter r is connected to other letters through its smile and down form.
What are some fun activities or games you can do to practice cursive handwriting?
I'm taking suggestions for this one
How many strokes are typically used to write the cursive lowercase letter "r"?
3: Travel up and bump, smile, down bump and travel away
what are common mistakes to be aware of when writing the lowercase cursive letter r?
- the smile is too short, too deep, or there is no smile at all.
- skipping steps in writing formation. Be sure to travel first before you move up.
- height. Your r should start at the base line and stop at the top line.
How does cursive handwriting connect to language arts and literacy skills?
cursive is visual in an entire word. This makes it easier to recognize letters in words.
down bump and travel away
What do you do after you make your r smile?
down bump and travel away