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Write
Right! Learning Cursive tackles the drudgery and redundant nature
of learning to write in cursive handwriting for elementary age children
and helps them develop good habits in order to write right! This
series of 15-30 minute programs for grades 2-5 motivates children
by using research-based interactive strategies to make learning
fun with the use of two winning characters: Bartleby, the wild and
crazy pencil, and his glum chum, Gom, the eraser. Strategies include
the repetition of catchy songs for important concepts, programs
that are segmented, the use of self-critique after writing practice,
and a review segment at the end of each program-all presented with
a large dose of humor. Another well-proven strategy for learners
is that they are encouraged to trace the shape that is being introduced
with their finger in the air or on their desktops while students
watch Bartleby form the letters.
As for classroom implementation, this adaptable series can be used interactively with students while teachers do their beginning of day activities, as segmented pieces for teachers to use in assisting with letter formations, or for differentiated instruction, students may use segments individually for practice. Online resources will be found at the Write Right website that include components to assist in modeling and practice with white board technologies such as “Smart Boards” or “Promethian.” Write
Right! Learning Cursive will be released in the summer of 2007.
High quality animation ensures that the Write Right! series will
be evergreen to assist children to learn to write right for years
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