Handwriting is one of the most crucial skills students will develop in primary school. Targeting Handwriting covers the handwriting curriculum in a clear and structured way, with content directly linked to NSW syllabus outcomes. Writing is a vital, compelling form of communication. Children need to write everyday for a variety of purposes and for a variety of audiences. To be competent writers, their handwriting needs to be fluent and legible. Also available, Targeting Handwriting NSW Teacher Resource Books:

The Targeting Handwriting NSW Year 5 Student Book focuses on:

• sections on fluency joins and speed loops
• teaching pages featuring two sets of copying lines, for reinforcement and extra practice
• practical techniques to help students check their letter spacing, word spacing and slope
• practise of common letter clusters and high frequency words
• a presentation skills section with material on flourished capitals, headings and borders

Suitable for Year 5