Can others easily read my writing?
Remember the seven s’s for fluency and legibility!
What is drawn by everyone without pen or pencil?
Shape
Letters are formed correctly.
Size
Letters are a consistent size.
Sitting on line
Letters sit on the baseline correctly.
Slope
Letters all lean in the same direction.
Space
Space between letters is regular. Space between words is regular.
Smooth joins
Letters join smoothly.
Speed
The writing flows.
Breath
Katy Collis and Alexandra Kennedy
Pause a moment When writing for a long time or with more speed, there will be times when you need to pause. At these times, try one of these: Relax your hold on the pen or pencil. Tap your index finger lightly on the pen or pencil. Rotate your wrist.
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