Currently, I have many students who struggle with writing the English alphabet. Their quality of penmanship doesn't bother me; however, I would like for them to be able to write faster, as they want to as well. Specifically, these students are from Arabic-speaking countries, as well as Somalia.
Does anybody know of any good penmanship practice activies/ drills for adults? Preferrably, some that wouldn't be degrading to the students. I don't want them to think that I'm 'treating them like children' by giving them penmanship exercises. Any good websites that I can print or download stuff from would be particularly helpful. Any help would be appreciated.
Penmanship for adults
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Have you tried dictating SHORT STORIES in simplified English? You can dictate the whole (I have books that have stories of about 40 lines' length), or you can cut uff before the end and leave the task of writing a suitable end to your learners.
This way, they get acquainted with the diction of native speakers, and they can develop their imagination.
I do that with Chinese college students - same problem: can't write any one sentence without a major slipup!
This way, they get acquainted with the diction of native speakers, and they can develop their imagination.
I do that with Chinese college students - same problem: can't write any one sentence without a major slipup!
For my native Farsi-speaking student, I found it helpful to use vocabulary lists that I printed using a D'Nealian font I found on the web. I also had her use a second-grade manuscript book for vocab. practice. It helped isolate those letters she was forming from "creative" starting points . . . and establish the rules about relative size of letters in manuscript form.
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improve penmanship resource for all ages
Anyone Can Improve Their Handwriting ( CD ROM Movie)
By Jason Alster MSc
Handwriting is a tool for transfer of knowledge and must comply with acquired rules in order to understand what we read. The CD ROM deals with handwriting problems, rules, tips, and exercises. From students who have lower grades and self esteem to physicians who by law have to improve their writing- this CD can help. Based on 10 years experience helping ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia - Jason knows what works to improve your handwriting. Simple techniques, demonstrations - a new way of helping people of all ages improve their handwriting and be proud of their own " work of art"
Product Details
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9659025173/
CD-ROM:
Publisher: Rainbow Cloud (July 20, 2006)
ISBN: 9659025173
Also :Creative Painting For The Young Artist a book teaching the artistic mode of seeing necessary for dysgraphics to learn to paint and draw, painting block, and students who want to be creative with art. An excellent compliment to Anyone Can Improve Their Handwriting.
Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/9659025122/
Also check out these by Jason if there is a concentration or ADHD problem associated with the poor handwriting.
"BEING IN CONTROL:Natural Techniques For Increasing Your Potential And Creativity For Success In School."
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9659025114/
"Being In Control : Natural Solutions For ADHD Dyslexia and Test Anxiety'.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9659025130/
By Jason Alster MSc
Handwriting is a tool for transfer of knowledge and must comply with acquired rules in order to understand what we read. The CD ROM deals with handwriting problems, rules, tips, and exercises. From students who have lower grades and self esteem to physicians who by law have to improve their writing- this CD can help. Based on 10 years experience helping ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia - Jason knows what works to improve your handwriting. Simple techniques, demonstrations - a new way of helping people of all ages improve their handwriting and be proud of their own " work of art"
Product Details
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9659025173/
CD-ROM:
Publisher: Rainbow Cloud (July 20, 2006)
ISBN: 9659025173
Also :Creative Painting For The Young Artist a book teaching the artistic mode of seeing necessary for dysgraphics to learn to paint and draw, painting block, and students who want to be creative with art. An excellent compliment to Anyone Can Improve Their Handwriting.
Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/9659025122/
Also check out these by Jason if there is a concentration or ADHD problem associated with the poor handwriting.
"BEING IN CONTROL:Natural Techniques For Increasing Your Potential And Creativity For Success In School."
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9659025114/
"Being In Control : Natural Solutions For ADHD Dyslexia and Test Anxiety'.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9659025130/