DEVELOP A PERSONALISED, FLUENT AND MATURE VICTORIAN MODERN CURSIVE STYLE

Refining Writing Excellence for the Transition to Secondary School
The Targeting Handwriting VIC Year 6 Student Book by Jane Pinsker and Susan Young is the final step in the primary handwriting journey. In Year 6, the program focuses on helping students evolve their Victorian Modern Cursive into a personalised, efficient hand that balances high-speed fluency with crystal-clear legibility. Designed to meet Victorian curriculum standards, this workbook helps students:

• Master Real-World Applications: Gain practical experience in essential life skills, including tips for rapid note-taking and the development of a unique, secure personal signature.
• Optimise Writing Stamina: Use teaching pages featuring dual sets of copying lines to provide the necessary reinforcement and extra practise required for the increased workload of Year 7.
• Explore Artistic Expression: Engage with a dedicated section on calligraphy, allowing students to apply their handwriting skills to creative projects and formal presentation tasks.
• Foster Self-Assessment: Integrated tools encourage students to evaluate their own slope, spacing, and style, ensuring they take pride in the professionalism of their work.

By focusing on "mature" writing contexts, this workbook ensures that Victorian students graduate with a vital, compelling, and highly functional form of communication that will serve them through high school and beyond.

This Year 6 edition features:

• Inclusive "Copy-Under" Design: Strategically positioned models ensure that left-handed students can see the guide text clearly as they write, preventing smudging and disadvantage.
• Sequential Skill Integration: Advanced techniques are introduced in a logical order, allowing students to build upon their previous years of practise without being overwhelmed.
• Integrated Literacy and Numeracy: Consistent practise of numerals and punctuation is woven into daily tasks, maintaining a high standard of clarity across all subject areas.
• Syllabus-Aligned Learning: Fully supports Victorian educational outcomes, providing a clear and professional framework for the final stage of primary handwriting.

The Targeting Handwriting series is Australia’s most trusted handwriting resource, providing the ultimate foundation for students to communicate with confidence, speed, and style.