Targeting Handwriting VIC - Student Book: Year 5

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Handwriting is one of the most crucial skills students will develop in primary school. Targeting Handwriting covers the handwriting curriculum in a clear and structured way, with content linked to Victorian CSF II outcomes.

To be competent writers, their handwriting needs to be fluent and legible. Regular practice, three to four times a week, in fine motor skills and in letter formation will ensure the development of good handwriting habits.

The Targeting Handwriting Years 3-6 Student Books have been designed to make learning cursive handwriting as easy as possible for students. New skills are introduced sequentially, so that students build on skills one by one and aren't called on to use skills that haven't been introduced yet. Wherever possible, students copy words underneath models, so that left-handers aren't disadvantaged, and practice of numerals and punctuation is integrated into the writing activities. The books also encourage and support student self-assessment.

Also available, Targeting Handwriting Victoria Teacher Resource Books:

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Year 5

Targeting Handwriting VIC Year 5 Student Book focuses on fluency and legibility. It contains:

• sections on speed loops
• teaching pages featuring two sets of copying lines for reinforcement
• practical techniques to help students check their letter spacing, word spacing and slope
• practice of common letter clusters and high frequency words
• a presentation skills section with material on flourished capitals, headings and borders

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