MASTER THE TRANSITION TO JOINED QUEENSLAND MODERN CURSIVE

Building Fluency and Connection in Year 3
The Targeting Handwriting QLD Year 3 Student Book by Jane Pinsker and Susan Young is a pivotal resource that marks the transition from single-letter formation to fully joined script. This workbook provides a highly structured approach to mastering the specific joins required by the Queensland Modern Cursive style. By focusing on the mechanics of fluid writing, this book helps students:

• Master Every Join Type: Gain intensive practise in diagonal joins, drop-on joins, and horizontal joins, while learning which specific letters are designed to remain unjoined for maximum clarity.
• Refine Modern Cursive Foundations: Begin with a comprehensive revision of the Queensland Modern Cursive Alphabet, numerals, and punctuation to ensure a solid baseline.
• Tackle Complex Combinations: Dedicated sections on double-letter combinations help students navigate the most frequent and challenging connections in everyday writing.
• Develop Efficient Writing Habits: Use the consolidation section to identify and avoid common errors, ensuring handwriting remains legible as speed increases.

With an emphasis on regular practise (three to four times a week), this workbook ensures that Year 3 students build the fine motor skills and muscle memory necessary to become competent, fluent writers.

This Year 3 edition features:

• Systematic Join Instruction: Step-by-step guidance on how to connect letters efficiently, helping students move beyond printing to a sophisticated joined hand.
• Extensive Practise Pages: Plenty of space for students to practise their new skills, moving from guided tracing to independent cursive writing.
• Error Prevention Tips: Practical advice tailored for Year 3 learners to help them self-correct and maintain consistent letter size and slope.
• Syllabus-Aligned Content: Fully supports the Queensland writing curriculum, making it an essential tool for both classroom and home use.

The Targeting Handwriting series remains the premier choice for Queensland schools, providing a logical and thorough progression that turns handwriting into a vital and compelling form of communication.