Are you required to write cursive in a class, but you're having trouble writing it correctly? With this article, you will automatically be fluent in cursive writing without wasting time. You will write faster, more efficiently, and walk the path to the art of calligraphy.
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Method 1 of 2: Writing
Step 1. Learn cursive letters
See how the letters bend. There are certain "standards" for each letter, lowercase and uppercase. You can find patterns for each letter in each class, in handwriting textbooks, or online.
Step 2. Practice writing the letters separately, before you put them in context
There are hundreds of worksheets and interactive websites online that will help you with this task, all of which train you to make the same circular lines and strokes.
Step 3. Write the letters in the alphabet, in order
Start with the letter A and work your way up to the letter Z, using both lowercase and uppercase letters. Do it again, connecting the letters to each other once you are fluent in writing the letters one by one.
Step 4. Try writing a few sentences
Practice writing short sentences before moving on to longer ones. Make it interesting with song lyrics or things you hear people talking about. Also, it's not a bad idea to write down your name.
Method 2 of 2: Habit
Step 1. Go slow
Don't push yourself. Writing cursive is a habit and habits take time to develop. Write one sentence. Stop. Then write the same sentence again, "but slower". Which one is better?
Slowing down your writing speed can help you make smoother transitions from one letter to the next. If you practice slowly, you will be able to have a foundation for autopilot when you can write faster
Step 2. Maintain the same angle and position
Once you can write cursive letters more easily, you will notice that some letters are not as pretty as others. This is due to the changing angle and position of your hand.
Choose a corner and keep it. If you don't get the result you want, start writing a new sample, consciously holding your pen in a different position. Experiment with several samples until you know the ideal position for you
Step 3. Find your rhythm
There will always be days when it feels like your hands are gliding across the page and days when it feels like you need to push yourself a little. Try these little tricks to literally find your rhythm:
- Take a pen that makes a creaking sound. These are generally felt-tip pens or marker pens. Listen for your up and down strokes. Does it sound the same? Make the strokes make the same sound.
- What's more, find "your" rhythm. Your letters don't have to match the 3rd grade wallpaper in elementary school. As long as the letters are connected, you write cursive. Find the easiest way for you.
Step 4. Practice more often
Try to write a paragraph or more each day. But remember, practice helps habit--not perfection. So practice good habits.
If your own motivation isn't enough, read the following sentence: In a recent study, The College Board found that, for the essay section of the SAT, students who wrote in cursive had slightly higher scores than those who used letters. upright. They attribute the speed and efficiency of cursive which allows a greater focus on the content of the test
Step 5. Be patient
You've been writing literally every day for years. Changing this daily (hourly, even) habit will take a lot of effort. Relax. You will be able to do it.
If your hands get tired, stop. You will only be more frustrated and restless. Take a break and do it again later
Tips
- Instead of writing down the entire alphabet, simply write "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog." These sentences use all the letters of the alphabet and are much more fun than writing the letters Aa, Bb, Cc, and so on.
- If you have a journal or diary, try practicing cursive writing in it. You can also practice writing notes in class!
- Take a book and look at someone else's cursive writing and try to copy it. You may find a style that you like more than the standard style.
- Try to relax while writing, this will make your writing more natural.
- Find a friend or mentor who knows how to write cursive. Ask him to explain in detail how each letter is formed; for example, where strokes start and end, as well as special rules (such as connecting from the letter B and the letter O).
