REINFORCE FLUENCY AND PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION

Achieving Writing Velocity and Style in Year 5
The Targeting Handwriting VIC Year 5 Student Book by Jane Pinsker and Susan Young is designed to help students refine their Victorian Modern Cursive into a fast, fluid, and highly legible script. As students in Year 5 face increased writing demands for projects and assessments, this workbook provides the practical practise necessary to maintain consistency at speed. Directly linked to Victorian curriculum outcomes, this book helps students:

• Enhance Writing Speed: Master advanced "speed loops" that allow for a more continuous and efficient flow of writing without losing the integrity of the Victorian script.
• Strengthen Muscle Memory: Utilise teaching pages featuring dual sets of copying lines, providing the necessary reinforcement and extra practise to automate complex joins.
• Refine Technical Precision: Master practical techniques that allow students to independently check their own letter spacing, word spacing, and slope for a mature finish.
• Automate Common Words: Practise high-frequency words and common letter clusters to build the stamina required for longer writing tasks across all subjects.

With an emphasis on handwriting as a vital and compelling form of communication, this workbook ensures students can express their ideas clearly, quickly, and with professional flair.

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 visual impact of school assignments.
• Inclusive "Copy-Under" Layout: Strategically designed so students copy words underneath models, ensuring left-handed writers have a clear, unobstructed view of the text.
• Sequential Skill Building: A structured framework where new techniques are introduced one by one, ensuring students feel confident and prepared for each new challenge.
• Integrated Literacy and Numeracy: Handwriting practise is woven with numerals and punctuation, ensuring clarity and legibility remain high in every piece of work.

The Targeting Handwriting series is the premier choice for Victorian classrooms, providing a logical and thorough progression for students to master the complexities of cursive writing.