The first part of this book reviews manuscript. Students then learn the additional strokes for cursive and the cursive alphabet, practicing individual letters and short sentences. This straightforward, no-nonsense handwriting workbook is 8.5" x 11" with the first seven in landscape format. Books feature color covers, but are black-and-white inside.
Manuscript Review / Introduction to Cursive Writing Gr 2 (WFL Series)
SKU
027066
ISBN
9781934732601
Grade 2
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Publisher's Description of Manuscript Review / Introduction to Cursive Writing Gr 2 (WFL Series)
Writing for Learning: Manuscript Review and Introduction to Cursive for second grade prepares students to make the transition from manuscript handwriting to cursive handwriting.
- Students write manuscript and cursive basic strokes, letters, words, and sentences.
- Every lowercase cursive letter page includes joining models to help students learn how to properly connect letters.
- Check-ups encourage students to self-evaluate their work so they can recognize and immediately correct errors.
Category Description for Writing for Learning Series (formerly Universal Handwriting 2nd Edition)
The Writing for Learning series (formerly Universal Publishing Handwriting) is a straightforward, traditional handwriting program that guides students from basic pre-writing skills through manuscript mastery and into fluent cursive. With consistent models and meaningful copywork, it helps students develop neat, legible handwriting while reinforcing educational content.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Progressive skill development from pre-writing strokes and shapes to full cursive writing
- Traditional manuscript instruction followed by a smooth transition to cursive
- Educationally rich sentences and paragraphs focused on science, geography, history, and interesting facts
- Real-life writing practice such as addresses, forms, and messages
- Ample writing space with appropriate line sizes for each grade level
- Clean, uncluttered black-and-white interior pages
Program Components:
- Reading/Writing Readiness & PK/K books: Pre-writing activities, shapes, and beginning manuscript letter formation
- Grades 1–2 books: Manuscript mastery and introduction to cursive
- Grades 3+ books: Continued cursive practice with increasing sentence and paragraph work (portrait format with smaller lines in later books)
Writing for Learning stands out for its traditional style, educational copywork, and clear progression that builds confident, legible handwriting. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a practical, no-nonsense handwriting program with meaningful content.
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Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 2 |
| Brand: | Universal Publishing |
| ISBN: | 9781934732601 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 11 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |
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