Legibilitity
Why is it important for others to be able to read our cursive handwriting?
Communicate clearly with each other.
Are upper and lowercase letters the same size? Explain your answer.
No, because capital is taller and written differently than lowercase letters.
Do you lift your writing utensil when writing a word?
No
How can you practice writing cursive at home?
Practice writing words/sentences repeatedly on a piece of paper.
When writing a lowercase 'o', do you connect the 'o' with the next letter at the bottom or top of 'o'? Why?
Top of the 'o' because if it as the bottom it will look like an 'a'.
How do you get better at writing fluently in cursive?
Practice at home, school, during lunch, while watching tv.
What is the main reason why we learn to write in cursive?
Improve style and speed of writing legibly.
Are there multiple ways to write letters in cursive?
Yes
What is one benefit of fluent cursive writing?
Improves fine motor skills.
What are some ways to make your cursive writing legible for others?
Line awareness, correct spacing, and slant.
Do numbers change when written in cursive?
No
What is the best way to become fluent in cursive?
Using paper and pen/pencil instead of an electronic device.
How would you teach others to write legibly in cursive from what you already know? Use details.
I would use paper and pens to go over the cursive alphabet first. Then, I would have them write simple letters without tracing, and then move to words when ready. Lastly, I would have them write full sentences on the paper without tracing or outside help.
What does accuracy in cursive writing look like?
Accuracy looks like the correct capital and lowercase letters are being used and each letter connects to the other with spacing between words.
How can cursive writing help us in the real world?
It improves literacy, cognitive development, reading comprehension, creativity, etc.