Stage 1-Handwriting-Term 1 Outcome: -WS1.

12 Produces text using letters on consistent size and slope in NSW

Foundation Style

Indicators:

Uses correct pencil grip and maintains correct body position Forms most letters of the alphabet correctly and appropriately Tries to write clearly in straight lines, from left to right, using letters to uniform size, shape, slope and spacing Uses lower and upper case letters of consistent size and formation in NSW Foundation Style Writes letters in proportion to each other Uses finger movements to control the pencil while sliding forearm across the page

Organisation

Students have one handwriting lesson per week. Lessons will be modeled on the whiteboard. During the lesson the teacher will move around the room to provide immediate feedback about pencil grip, posture, letter shape and progress. Students are constantly reminded in every lesson that neatness of work is a Stage 1 requirement.

During Handwriting lessons there will be an emphasis on: -Spatial awareness -Correct posture -Correct pencil grip -Correct spacing -Fluency and legibility -Bookwork and overall presentation

Handwriting rules include: -No rubbing out, a small cross is put on the page to indicate a mistake. -No talking, concentration must be put into each letter. -Students must write only once they have seen the letter or word modeled from the board.

Week 5

Body letter

Focus

Activities Date aaaaaaa aaaaaaa apple ant act Date ccccccc ccccccc cat cot cake Date ttttttttt ttttttttt teddies toys tooth Date dddddddd dddddddd dog dish date Date gggggggg gggggggg gate get gift Date qqqqqqqq qqqqqqqq queen quiet queue

Evaluation

Body letters

Head and body letters

Head and body letter

Body and tail letter

10

Body and tail letter