Developing Cursive Writing Skills among Grade II Pupils of Mohon Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Cursive is a style of writing in which all the letters in a word are connected. It is also known as script or longhand. In this study, we found out that there are some letters in the alphabet and the varying strokes in which the grade two learners are difficult to write. In view of this, teachers conducted this study to further improve and develop the writing skills among the grade two pupils.

METHODS

Descriptive research was used which utilized cursive writing worksheets as the primary tool. This writing assessment tool was approved by the principal. The assessment was administered for a month period, every remedial writing time. It was assessed by the researchers using the teacher prepared rubrics. Supplementary writing worksheets composed of 30 pages starting from letters a-z, words, sentences and paragraphs were also used to test the study. It is intended for the utilization of Grade two pupils of Mohon Elementary School during the remedial writing class.

RESULTS

It is found from the data that letters B, F, I, J, P, Q, and T were the most difficult letters to write. The letters were written over or under the line, not formed correctly, letters slant to the left to the right, or go up and down, many erasures cross-outs, and work unevenly sprawled all over the paper. However, the push-up and over stroke cursive letters like m, n, v, x, y, and z got 0.67 percent which shows less extent. Letter strokes were more relaxed. Because of these findings, there were several recommendations that need to be implemented such as additional remediation of the following letters by the teacher through modeling wherein the teacher demonstrates proper pencil grip, paper position, and letter formation. Another is guided practice in which students trace, copy and used visual cues to learn how to form letters. Then they produced the letters from memory. Integrated lessons must also use whereas teachers incorporate integrated methods teaching letter names and letter formation. Teaching handwriting within the context of a writing assignment can help to develop fluency and legibility.

DISCUSSIONS

Indeed, having supplementary worksheets and maintaining a daily schedule for instruction, modeling, and practicing cursive writing skills will help the pupils to develop their ability to write legibly.