Beginning Cursive Writing

Why is tilting the paper important when writing in cursive?

• It is only for aesthetic purposes.

• It prevents ink from smudging.

• It makes the paper look better.

• It helps in making the letters slant to the right naturally.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the first basic stroke in cursive writing called?

• The under curve

• The over curve

• The slant line

• The down curve

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What color is used to code the down curve stroke?

• Blue

• Pink

• Yellow

• Orange

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.K.5C

What is the purpose of color coding different strokes in cursive writing?

• To differentiate between uppercase and lowercase letters

• To help visualize the path the pen takes

• To indicate the direction of the stroke

• To make the worksheet colorful

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which stroke is used to connect letters in cursive writing?

• The over curve

• The under curve

• The down curve

• The slant line

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What color is used to code the under curve stroke?

• Blue

• Pink

• Yellow

• Orange

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.K.5C

Which stroke is described as starting low and curving upwards?

• The slant line

• The under curve

• The down curve

• The over curve

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

How is the slant line different from a straight line in cursive writing?

• It is only used in lowercase letters.

• It is drawn with a ruler.

• It is slightly tilted to the right.

• It is completely vertical.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What color is used to code the slant line?

• Pink

• Yellow

• Blue

• Orange

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.K.5C

Which stroke is used to start a capital C in cursive?

• The over curve

• The slant line

• The down curve

• The under curve

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CCSS.L.3.2F