Move Write Handwriting Book C (Cursive)

ABC Publications Business Park Rd, Lisnenan, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal www.abcschoolsupplies.ie © ABC Publications 2026 ISBN: 978-1-917517-34-8 Author: Dr Sinéad McCauley Lambe Design: Veronica Moloney Images: All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the written permission of the publishers or else under the terms of any licence permitting limited copying issued by the Irish Copyright Licensing Association.

How to use this book - underpinning principles Move Write Book C (Cursive) is a developmentally designed handwriting practice book that supports the progression of cursive style handwriting.

Move Write Book C (Cursive) includes a lower-case and upper-case checklist that can be implemented before and after learners engage with the practice book. Move Write Book C (Cursive) provides practice opportunities for children to revise the lower-case and upper-case letter formations introduced in Book A and Book B. The new focus of Book C is on practising letter joins in a meaningful context and in line with Science of Reading and Structured Literacy principles.

Taking into consideration that learners will be introduced to blending in phonics and letter joins around the same time, Move Write Book C (Cursive) aims to provide opportunities to reinforce encoding and decoding using evidence-based practice, while still preserving the motor-pattern progression that is critical for cursive fluency.

The handwriting scope and sequence is preserved as the primary driver (beginning with bottom joins and progressing in complexity), while carefully constrained encoding activities that draw on children’s taught phonics knowledge are integrated into handwriting practice. For example, bottom joins include short encoding tasks using simple CVC words that contain only bottom joins (e.g., man).

Extension activities focus on functional writing activities - providing practice opportunities for learners to write the names of their classmates, to write a poem and a song, and to write cards for special occasions. Lined practice pages are included at the back of the book so that teachers or parents can encourage learners to begin to write words or sentences independently.

With special thanks to Christina Hannify, School of Inclusive and Special Education, DCU for generously sharing her expertise regarding how to best align handwriting and phonics instruction.

An example of possible letter groupings that follow a logical motor sequence could be as follows: C Curved letters: c, a, d, g, o, s, q, x Straight line letters: i, j, t, p, n, m, r Looped letters: e, l, b, f, h, k Hollowed letters: u, y, v, w, z

3

Ready to Write?

Checklist for teachers and parents ✓ Check that all children have enough hard space to write on comfortably, and consider individual needs. For example, do some children require vertical writing space?

See pages 20-21 of the Move Write Teacher manual.

✓ Make sure that left-handed writers sit at the left-hand end of the desk/table. This will help

to prevent their writing hand from bumping into another child and provide them with more space to write comfortably and effectively.

✓ Remind all children of the correct posture for writing, depending on their developmental stage. See pages 20-21 of the Move Write Teacher Manual.

✓ Have you checked that the tables and chairs are the correct height and size for each individual child?

✓ Check the environment for auditory / visual distractions and ensure that all children are supported to stay alert and on-task in the environment.

✓ Can all children see the whiteboard from where they are sitting without having to adjust their position?

✓ Is the lighting in the room appropriate for individual needs? For left-handed writers, try to ensure that there is light coming from the right side of the child.

✓ Check that all children are comfortable with the writing tool that they are using. Consider individual sensory needs. Some children might require additional tactile feedback. For example – placing a piece of sandpaper under the page.

✓ Are the pencils that the children are using sharp? For left-handed writers, ensure that the pencil is not too sharp – as the left-handed writer will push the pencil across the page.

✓ For left-handed writers, ensure that the learner holds the writing tool higher up so that they

can see their writing. Hold it between 2 and 3cm (about 2 finger-tips) away from the tip of the writing tool.

✓ For left-handed writers, position the page slightly to the right so that the learner can see what they have written.

✓ Do all children understand what they must do, and how long they have to complete it?

Consider the use of a visual schedule here.

4

Geometric Shape Checklist:

Remember that all letters are made up of lines and shapes. Let’s practice them again.

Name: Date

Shape

Copy

Comments

5

Capital Letters & Lower-Case Checklists Name:

Lower Case

Date

Letter

Copy

Comments

Name:

Capital Letter

Date

Letter

Copy

Comments

Assessment of Handwriting

CHARACTERISTIC:

Can form 9 geometric shapes when copying Can form 9 geometric shapes from memory Can form all lower-case letters from copying Can form all lower-case letters from memory Can form all upper-case letters from copying Can form all upper-case letters from memory Can write on the line Can write in a straight line Demonstrates consistency with letter sizing Demonstrates understanding of orientation of letters Demonstrates appropriate height of ascenders and descenders Demonstrates appropriate spacing between words Demonstrates appropriate proprioception Demonstrates good seating position (see page 5, diagram 2) Demonstrates functional pencil grip (see page 5, diagram 1) Demonstrates correct paper position (see page 5, diagram 3)

8

COMMENT:

Assessment of Handwriting Diagram 1

Four mature grasp patterns: Important to remember: While the tripod grasp is generally preferred, other functional grasps, such as the dynamic quadrupod, lateral tripod and lateral quadrupod, are also developmentally appropriate. A functional pencil grasp is one that enables the writer to produce text with speed and fluency that is legible.

Diagram 2

Seating position:

Dynamic tripod

Dynamic quadrupod

Lateral tripod

Lateral quadrupod

Diagram 3

Paper position: Left-handed Paper Tilt

Right-handed Paper Tilt

➘

➘

Mid-line Point

9

Drawing Lines

You can draw lines in lots of ways. Lines can be straight or wavy, long or short or curly!

Design some lines you think match the descriptions below.

10

WAVY LIKE THE SEA:

SNAIL TRAIL:

MOUNTAIN TOPS:

CLOUDY SKY:

MEANDERING RIVER:

SPIKY HEDGEHOG:

Getting to know Know Me me

’

11

Getting to Know Me

:

1.

2.

3.

12

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

13

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

14

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

15

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

16

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

17

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

18

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

19

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

20

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

21

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

22

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

23

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

24

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

25

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

26

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

27

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

28

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

29

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

30

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

31

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

32

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

33

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

34

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

35

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

36

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

37

Trace and write

Trace and Copy - Lower Case

Trace and Copy - Capital Letter

38

Trace Trace and and write write

? ? ? ? ? ? ! ! ! ! ! ! , , , , , , 39

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

40

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

41

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

42

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

43

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

44

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

45

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

46

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

47

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

48

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

49

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

50

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

51

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

52

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

53

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

54

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

55

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

56

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

57

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

58

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

59

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

60

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

61

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

62

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

63

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

64

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

65

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

TO LET

Trace and Copy

66

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

67

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

68

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

69

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

70

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

71

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

72

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

73

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

74

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

75

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

76

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

77

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

78

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

79

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

80

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

81

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

82

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

83

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

84

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

85

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

86

Trace Trace and and write copy

Trace and Copy

Elkonin Box

Trace and Copy

87

Writing Greeting Cards !

From, Alex

, 88

Writing Greeting Cards

! , 89

Writing Greeting Cards

, , 90

Writing Greeting Cards Day.

, 91

Writing Greeting Cards .!

,

, 92

Writing Greeting Cards Happy Birt hday

! ,

, 93

Write the names of everybody in your class

Trace and write

94

Remember to use a capital letter at the start of a name

Practice writing a poem

95

Practice writing a song

96