unit 5 Flashcards
(15 cards)
What influences the development of handwriting?
Fine motor, cognitive, and emotional development.
What are the stages of handwriting development?
Scribbling → Letter formation → Sentence writing.
Describe the Traditional handwriting method.
Print taught first with later cursive; focuses on repetition and uniformity.
Describe the D’Nealian method.
A transition method combining print and cursive with slanted letters.
What is THRASS?
A sound-symbol phonics approach using charts to link handwriting, reading, and spelling.
Why is drawing important before writing?
Develops fine motor skills, coordination, and confidence with tools.
Name 4 exercises to develop writing skills.
Tracing, cutting, threading beads, drawing patterns (zigzags, spirals).
List 4 perceptual skills needed for handwriting.
Visual discrimination, spatial orientation, eye-hand coordination, figure-ground perception.
Name 4 factors that influence writing ability.
Physical development, emotional readiness, cognitive skills, language exposure.
When and how should handwriting be taught?
Daily, explicitly, in 10–15 min sessions during Language time.
When are print and cursive taught in CAPS?
Gr. 1–2: Print; Gr. 3: Cursive introduced.
How is height and spacing taught?
Using lines and margins to show tall/short letters and appropriate spacing.
How should number writing be taught?
Focus on correct formation and direction (e.g., top-down strokes).
How should handwriting be assessed?
Look for formation, spacing, size, and legibility with constructive feedback.
What are CAPS handwriting goals for Grades 1–3?
Gr. 1: Print; Gr. 2: Controlled print; Gr. 3: Introduce cursive with phonics links.
