REINFORCE FLUENCY AND MASTER PRESENTATION IN WA MODERN CURSIVE

Achieving Writing Velocity and Precision in Year 5
The Targeting Handwriting WA Year 5 Student Book by Jane Pinsker and Susan Young is designed to help students transition from mastering joins to developing a sophisticated, efficient writing style. As Year 5 students manage a heavier workload across all learning areas, this workbook provides the practical practise required to maintain high standards of legibility at speed. Directly linked to the Western Australian Strand Outcome Statements, this book helps students:

• Achieve Maximum Fluency: Focus on the rhythm and flow of WA Modern Cursive through targeted exercises that build the stamina needed for longer writing tasks.
• Refine Legibility: Master specific "hints for legibility" that help students troubleshoot common errors and maintain a consistent, clear script.
• Consolidate Print Script: Maintain and refine print script for functional tasks like mapping and scientific diagramming, ensuring versatility in all written work.
• Refine Presentation Skills: Explore creative material on flourishes and layout to enhance the visual impact of assignments and final projects.

With an emphasis on handwriting as a vital and compelling form of communication, this workbook ensures Year 5 students develop a professional personal hand that remains clear under pressure.

This Year 5 edition features:

• Comprehensive Revision: Includes dedicated sections to revisit and solidify complex joins, ensuring no foundational skills are lost as writing speed increases.
• Advanced Presentation Ideas: Provides students with the tools to take pride in their work, focusing on how handwriting contributes to high-quality project presentation.
• Structured Skill Progression: A sequential approach that introduces advanced techniques only once the student has demonstrated a firm grasp of the basics.
• Classroom-Ready Outcomes: Designed for frequent practise (three to four times a week) to automate movements and ensure handwriting becomes a natural, effortless skill.

The Targeting Handwriting series is the gold standard for Western Australian educators, providing a thorough and effective framework for upper primary writing success.