Manuscript Handwriting Foundations Training

Unit 1: Welcome

3 Lessons | 1 Review

A Message from the Instructor

Why Is Handwriting Important?

The Goal of Handwriting Instruction

Unit 2: Introduction to Manuscript Writing

3 Lessons | 1 Review

What Is Handwriting Instruction?

Why Ball-and-Stick Manuscript?

The Importance of Basic Strokes

Unit 3: Consistency in Handwriting Instruction

3 Lessons | 1 Review

Benefits of a School-Wide Handwriting Curriculum

Handwriting Instruction by Grade

Classroom Support Materials

Unit 4: Preparing Students for Manuscript Writing

4 Lessons | 1 Review

Unit 4 Overview

Pencil Position, Paper Position, and Posture

Elements of Legibility

Unit 5: Three Steps to Handwriting Success

4 Lessons | 1 Review

Unit 5 Overview

Step 1: Model & Discuss

Step 2: Practice & Step 3: Self-Evaluate

Word & Sentence Practice

Unit 6: Common Errors & Corrective Techniques

3 Lessons | 1 Review

Unit 7: Putting It All Together

3 Lessons | 1 Review

When to Teach Handwriting

Reinforcing Handwriting Across the Curriculum

Unit 8: Handwriting Instruction Resources

1 Lesson

Manuscript Handwriting Instruction Resources

Unit 9: Manuscript Final Exam

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1. Question
Students write every day in most subjects.
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2. Question
Writing by hand and typing have the same benefits.
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3. Question
Which of the following statements is true? (Select one.)
- A. Students who struggle to write by hand often become frustrated because they can't complete tasks in the allotted time, or they can't get their thoughts on paper quickly enough and lose their train of thought.
- B. Students don't need to be taught how to form a letter; they just need to practice writing it many times and they will eventually write it correctly.
- C. Early frustration with writing has little effect on students' view of writing as they get older.
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4. Question
Dr. Karin Harman James’ research using fMRI scans shows that…
- A. Children's brains light up with adult-level activation while they are typing.
- B. Children's brains light up with adult-level activation while they write by hand.
- C. Writing by hand does not help students learn.
- D. None of the above.
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5. Question
The goal of handwriting instruction is:
- A. For students to have perfect pencil grasp.
- B. For students to make each letter exactly like the provided model.
- C. For students to write legibly, fluently, and comfortably.
- D. All of the above.
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