The Targeting Handwriting Year 2 Student Book focuses on lower-and up per-case letters, letters in words and sentences, numerals and punctuati on.
Features of the book include:
- patterning exercis es are included to refresh students' memories
- an assessment pag e is featured at the end of each section
- two pages of tracing, tracking and independent writing exercises for each letter
- the seahorse character is featured on some sets of lines only as the handwri ting scaffolding is slowly removed
- alternative formation is off ered for some upper-case letters to assist left-handed students
- students trace and copy words that have a common phonic element or are commonly found in Year 2 spelling lists
- students trace and copy sentences containing the focus letter
- self-assessment exercise s are included
Handwriting is one of the most crucial skil ls students will develop in primary school. Targeting Handwriting covers the handwriting curriculum in a clear and structured way, with content linked to Western Australian Strand Outcome Statements. To be competent writers, students' handwriting needs to be fluent and legible. Regular p ractice, three to four times a week in fine motor skills and in letter f ormation will ensure the development of good handwriting habits.
