Author(s): Tricia Dearborn, Jo Ryan & Stephen Michael King

Handwriting

Targeting Handwriting WA Year 5 Student Book contains:

• r evision


• hints for legibility


• consolidating print scrip t


• fluency and legibility


• presentation ideas

Handwriting is one of the most crucial skills students will develop in primary school. Targeting Handwriting covers the handwriting curricul um in a clear and structured way, with content linked to Western Austral ian Strand Outcome Statements. To be competent writers, students' handwr iting needs to be fluent and legible. Regular practice, three to four ti mes a week in fine motor skills and in letter formation will ensure the development of good handwriting habits.