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Achieving Writing Speed and Style in Year 5
The Targeting Handwriting NSW Year 4 Student Book by Tony Butcher is designed to take students beyond basic joins and into the realm of advanced, efficient cursive. In Year 5, the focus shifts toward developing the speed and stamina required for upper primary school while maintaining the high standards of the NSW Foundation Style. Directly linked to NSW syllabus outcomes, this workbook helps students:

• Enhance Writing Speed: Master "fluency joins" and "speed loops" that allow for a faster, more continuous flow of writing without losing legibility.
• Refine Technical Precision: Utilise practical techniques to help students independently check their letter spacing, word spacing, and slope, ensuring a consistent and mature hand.
• Strengthen Muscle Memory: Engage with teaching pages featuring dual sets of copying lines, providing ample opportunity for reinforcement and extra practise.
• Master High-Frequency Language: Practise common letter clusters and high-frequency words to automate the movements used in everyday writing tasks.

With an emphasis on handwriting as a vital and compelling form of communication, this book prepares students to produce work that is not only fluent but also visually impressive.

This Year 5 edition features:

• Presentation Skills Section: A dedicated focus on "the finishing touches," including flourished capitals, creative headings, and borders to enhance the look of final assignments.
• Advanced Fluency Focus: Specific lessons on joins and loops designed to increase writing velocity for note-taking and timed assessments.
• Consistent Scaffolding: Structured practise that bridges the gap between classroom exercises and real-world writing for various audiences.
• Syllabus-Aligned Learning: A clear, methodical approach that covers the Year 5 NSW handwriting curriculum in a comprehensive and engaging way.

The Targeting Handwriting series is the trusted choice for NSW schools, providing the perfect roadmap for students to develop a sophisticated and legible personal style.