Jill Norris

Daily Handwriting Practice, Contemporary Cursive (Teacher) Jill Norris

Brief Description: Daily Handwriting Practice, Contemporary Cursive is more than just a handwriting book; it is a learning tool that helps developing young minds practice basic skills in an interesting and unique way. For example, on the topic Simple Machines, students learn about simple tools and the physics applied in using them. Students write letters, words, and sentences about a variety of content-area topics appropriate for the classroom. Monday through Thursday, the weekly subjects for writing exercises range from famous inventors to famous quotations, amazing hunters to the water cycle. On Friday, a full-page exercise draws the topic to a close by reviewing what was learned earlier that week. This book is a useful and effective teaching tool because each letter is introduced and practiced before students are asked to use it. Curriculum topics addressed include:the alphabet,capital letters,rhyming words,months of the year,days of the week,world alphabets,geography,facts,synonyms,nonsense rhymes,color words,alliteration, U. S. presidents,simple machines,math,rhyming words,prefixes and suffixes, Skills reinforced that help keep handwriting legible include:correct letter formation,letter placement,spacing between letters,spacing between wordsPublisher Marketing: Daily Handwriting Practice, Contemporary Cursive is more than just a handwriting book; it is a learning tool that helps developing young minds practice basic skills in an interesting and unique way. For example, on the topic Simple Machines, students learn about simple tools and the physics applied in using them. Students write letters, words, and sentences about a variety of content-area topics appropriate for the classroom. Monday through Thursday, the weekly subjects for writing exercises range from famous inventors to famous quotations, amazing hunters to the water cycle. On Friday, a full-page exercise draws the topic to a close by reviewing what was learned earlier that week. This book is a useful and effective teaching tool because each letter is introduced and practiced before students are asked to use it.

Contributor Bio:  Norris, Jill Norris began teaching in a first-grade classroom at the University of Northern Colorado Laboratory School. He varied teaching career has spanned grades PreK through 8. She has directed a preschool program, been a remedial reading specialist, and acted as a district science resource trainer. Following twenty years of classroom experience in Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, and California, she continues to be active in staff development. Contributor Bio:  Evans, Marilyn McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideContributor Bio:  Larsen, Jo Larsen graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in graphic arts.