Cursive Writing Techniques and Differences

Cursive Writing Techniques and Differences

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

1st - 3rd Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

This video tutorial introduces students to cursive writing, focusing on the letters C and A. It begins with a comparison between printed and cursive forms, highlighting the differences in connection and slant. The tutorial provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for writing each letter, emphasizing the importance of starting at the baseline and maintaining a consistent slant. Students are encouraged to practice using different colors to understand the strokes better. The video concludes with exercises to connect letters and tips for improving handwriting.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you don't have the paper for the cursive lesson?

Check the description for a copy.

Skip the lesson.

Wait for the next lesson.

Use any paper you have.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the printed letter C differ from the cursive letter C?

The cursive C is larger.

The printed C is more colorful.

The printed C is slanted.

The cursive C has a connecting line.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do cursive letters have a connecting line?

To make them look fancy.

To make them easier to read.

To connect letters without lifting the pencil.

To make writing faster.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in writing the cursive letter C?

Start in the middle of the line.

Start at the top line.

Start at the baseline and trace up.

Start at the end of the line.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key difference between the printed and cursive letter A?

The cursive A is more rounded.

The printed A is slanted.

The cursive A starts at the baseline.

The printed A is larger.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in writing the cursive letter A?

Start at the top line.

Start at the baseline and go up.

Start in the middle of the line.

Start at the end of the line.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if your cursive letters don't look perfect at first?

Keep practicing and don't worry.

Stop practicing.

Erase them and start over.

Ask someone else to write them.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a good practice tip for improving cursive writing?

Write as fast as possible.

Use a highlighter for tracing.

Only practice once a week.

Hold the pencil very tightly.