A set of connected sentences gives young writers a reason to read what they copy. Talk about the short passage first, then choose one handwriting skill to model.
At a glance
Read all three lines and practice one handwriting focus at a time.
1. Read for meaning
Read the three lines in order. Ask children to point to a word or picture that shows what happened.
2. Pick a handwriting focus
Choose starting position, letter height, or spaces. Show the target in one word.
3. Trace a small section
Trace the first few letters or words slowly. Stop and compare the movement with the model.
4. Copy one line
Keep the example visible. Let children use a short paper guide or spacer when it helps.
5. Reread the finished line
Point to one space, the capital, and the end mark. Give feedback on the goal you chose.
A classroom example
In a fictional class, Lua leaves the first letter small. Her teacher asks her to show where the sentence begins. Lua compares the model and corrects the letter on her next line.
Companion printable
The 23-page printable contains 20 handwriting pages with three related sentences each, a teacher guide, a model page, and low-ink pictures.
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