Download or read book Western Australian Targeting Handwriting written by Jane Pinsker and published by Pascal Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TheTargeting Handwriting Year 3 Student Bookfocuses on teaching the b asic joins. The book includes: diagonal joins, horiz ontal joins and touch joins joining to ascenders lette rs that don't join tracking exercises to introduce joins Handwriting is one of the most crucial skills students will deve lop in primary school. Targeting Handwriting covers the handwriting curr iculum in a clear and structured way, with content linked to Western Aus tralian Strand Outcome Statements. To be competent writers, students' ha ndwriting needs to be fluent and legible. Regular practice, three to fou r times a week in fine motor skills and in letter formation will ensure the development of good handwriting habits.