Microteaching




 * __Microteaching__ **

A. Lesson Introduction Subject: Handwriting/History Grade Level: 2-12

B. Materials/Resources
 * Lined Paper
 * Pencil
 * Letter Charts
 * Historical/Informational Handwriting Websites and Videos

C. Instruction Procedure
 * Review standard print at the beginning of the school year.
 * Model letters on board for students.
 * Students start learning //Slant Print// in preparation for cursive writing. (about 8 weeks)
 * Have students write letters at least 5 times. (I usually have them fill up an entire line)
 * Why do they want to learn cursive? Ask students why it’s important to learn cursive handwriting?
 * Students start learning Cursive Handwriting. (16 weeks or till end of year)
 * Teach letters in groups of similar shape and size
 * Have student continually practice to learn size and shapes of letters. This also helps them to become more fluid with their handwriting.


 * Have students write a sentence for you in their best cursive handwriting.
 * Ask students if they think it is still important to learn cursive handwriting.
 * Research handwriting in America and the world
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 * 3) [|http://articles.cnn.com/2011-08-26/us/handwriting.history.irpt_1_handwriting- scriptorium-abrahamic-faiths?_s=PM:IREPORT]
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 * Break students into two groups and have a debate. (Should cursive handwriting still be taught in schools or not?)
 * Write a brief paper or reflection of the information found. Did your opinion change from before?
 * Write paper/reflection in their best cursive handwriting.

D. Method Explanation Students will learn cursive handwriting through modeling and guided practice. Once students have a basic understanding, students can learn through research (online, library, videos) and classroom debates.

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